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Sony HX50V vs Sony HX90V

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Sony HX50V vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Replaced the Sony HX30V
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
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Sony HX50V vs Sony HX90V Overview

Below, we are looking at the Sony HX50V versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX50V (20MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX50V was released 24 months before the HX90V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the HX50V scores vs the HX90V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony HX90V

 HX50V HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony HX50V

 HX90V HX50V 
AnnouncedApril 2015April 2013More modern by 24 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony HX50V and Sony HX90V

 HX50V HX90V 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution921k921kThe same display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Sony HX50V vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony HX50V has physical measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX50V versus Sony HX90V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the HX50V vs the HX90V.

Sony HX50V vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX50V and HX90V is 89 and 91 respectively.

Sony HX50V vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Sony HX50V vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HX50V and HX90V.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX50V to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged HX50V is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony HX50V vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Sony HX50V vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX50V vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX50V Portrait photography information
Sony HX90V Portrait photography information
51
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
focusing manually
good megapixels (18MP)
supports face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX50V Street photography advice
Sony HX90V Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (272 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX50V Sports photography features
Sony HX90V Sports photography features
58
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery (400 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (360 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX50V Travel photography info
Sony HX90V Travel photography info
71
great battery (400 per charge)
lighter than others in class (272g)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
76
great battery life (360 per charge)
lighter than others in class (245g)
good megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX50V
Landscape photography with Sony HX90V
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
great battery (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
53
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
great battery life (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX50V Vlogging details
Sony HX90V Vlogging details
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (272g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
75
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have external microphone support
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Sony HX50V vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX50V and Sony HX90V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-04-24 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 2920 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5 - 6.3 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech XtraFine LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 272 grams (0.60 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images 360 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $439 $440