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Sony HX90V vs Sony RX10

Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61

Sony HX90V vs Sony RX10 Key Specs

Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2015
Sony RX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Successor is Sony RX10 II
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Sony HX90V vs Sony RX10 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Sony HX90V versus Sony RX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Sony. The resolution of the HX90V (18MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is pretty similar but the HX90V (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") boast different sensor sizing.

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The HX90V was revealed 13 months later than the RX10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the HX90V matches up against the RX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony RX10

 HX90V RX10 
AnnouncedApril 2015March 2014Fresher by 13 months
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Sony HX90V

 RX10 HX90V 
Screen resolution1290k921kClearer screen (+369k dot)

Common features in the Sony HX90V and Sony RX10

 HX90V RX10 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Sony HX90V vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony HX90V offers external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the HX90V against the RX10.

Sony HX90V vs Sony RX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HX90V and RX10 is 91 and 58 respectively.

Sony HX90V vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX90V vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HX90V and RX10.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HX90V with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX10 will offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger HX90V provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony HX90V vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison

Sony HX90V vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX90V vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX90V Portrait photography advice
Sony RX10 Portrait photography advice
46
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
comes with face detection focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
70
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony HX90V as a Street photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Street photography camera
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
72
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX90V Sports photography info
Sony RX10 Sports photography info
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (360 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
environment proofing
good battery power (420 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX90V
Travel photography with Sony RX10
76
great battery life (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
good battery power (420 CIPA)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX90V Landscape photography info
Sony RX10 Landscape photography info
53
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
great battery life (360 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
63
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery power (420 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX90V as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX10 as a Vlogging camera
75
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have external mic port
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Sony HX90V vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX90V and Sony RX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-04-14 2014-03-20
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.4 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 1,290k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - WhiteMagic
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 638k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) 10.20 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lbs) 813 grams (1.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 474
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 420 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $440 $698