Sony HX90V vs Sony QX100

Its time to take a closer look at the Sony HX90V versus Sony QX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style and they are both manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX90V (18MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the HX90V (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") offer totally different sensor size.

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The HX90V was brought out 20 months later than the QX100 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the HX90V scores against the QX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX90V Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony HX90V comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony QX100 has sizing of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the HX90V and the QX100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HX90V and QX100 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HX90V and QX100.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HX90V due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony QX100 will give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern HX90V is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.