Sony HX90V vs Sony RX1

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony HX90V vs Sony RX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the HX90V (18MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the HX90V (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

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The HX90V was revealed 2 years after the RX1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the HX90V matches up vs the RX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX90V Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX90V features outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX90V vs Sony RX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the HX90V vs the RX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX90V and RX1 is 91 and 79 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HX90V and RX1.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HX90V with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1 will offer you more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The fresher HX90V should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.