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Sony HX90V vs Sony HX99

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Sony HX90V vs Sony HX99 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced April 2015
Sony HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced September 2018
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Sony HX90V vs Sony HX99 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Sony HX90V vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the HX90V (18MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is very similar but the HX90V (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) offer different sensor size.

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The HX90V was brought out 4 years earlier than the HX99 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the HX90V matches up versus the HX99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony HX99

 HX90V HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Sony HX90V

 HX99 HX90V 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018April 2015More modern by 41 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX90V and Sony HX99

 HX90V HX99 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3.00"Equal display size
Display resolution921k921kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Sony HX90V vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX90V enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the HX90V vs the HX99.

Sony HX90V vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HX90V and HX99 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sony HX90V vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX90V vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX90V and HX99.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor sizes. The HX90V includes the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged HX90V is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony HX90V vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Sony HX90V vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX90V vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX90V Portrait photography details
Sony HX99 Portrait photography details
45
manual focus
decent MP (18MP)
provides face detect focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
53
manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Sony HX90V Street photography factors
Sony HX99 Street photography factors
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
77
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (242 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX90V Sports photography factors
Sony HX99 Sports photography factors
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (360 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
58
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization
good MP (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (360 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX90V
Travel photography with Sony HX99
76
great battery life (360 per charge)
lighter than competition (245g)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
76
better than average battery pack (360 per charge)
lighter than competition (242g)
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX90V Landscape photography features
Sony HX99 Landscape photography features
53
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
great battery life (360 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
58
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization
good MP (18 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (360 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3-inch)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX90V Vlogging highlights
Sony HX99 Vlogging highlights
75
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of mic support
76
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (242 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have microphone jack
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Sony HX90V vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX90V and Sony HX99
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-04-14 2018-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.4 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 638k dot 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format AVCHD, XAVC S AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lbs) 242 grams (0.53 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 360 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $440 $469