Sony HX90V vs Sony QX30

Here, we are evaluating the Sony HX90V and Sony QX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style and they are both manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the HX90V (18MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX90V was manufactured 8 months after the QX30 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the HX90V scores vs the QX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX90V Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony HX90V has external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has sizing of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Sony HX90V and Sony QX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the HX90V and the QX30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HX90V and QX30 is 91 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX90V and QX30.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony QX30 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer HX90V will have an advantage in sensor innovation.