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Sony HX90V vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
91 Imaging
43 Features
63 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52 Imaging
53 Features
82 Overall
64

Sony HX90V vs Sony RX10 IV 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
  • Released April 2015
Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Revealed September 2017
  • Previous Model is Sony RX10 III
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Sony HX90V vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Sony HX90V versus Sony RX10 IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the HX90V (18MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is pretty close but the HX90V (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The HX90V was launched 3 years prior to the RX10 IV which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the HX90V grades vs the RX10 IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony RX10 IV

		

		

			
 HX90V RX10 IV 
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Sony HX90V

		

		

			
 RX10 IV HX90V 
RevealedSeptember 2017April 2015Newer by 29 months
Screen resolution1440k921kCrisper screen (+519k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony HX90V and Sony RX10 IV

		

		

			
 HX90V RX10 IV 
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony HX90V vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX90V enjoys external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony RX10 IV has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).
Contrast the Sony HX90V versus Sony RX10 IV in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the HX90V versus the RX10 IV.
Sony HX90V vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HX90V and RX10 IV is 91 and 52 respectively.
Sony HX90V vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony HX90V vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HX90V and RX10 IV.
Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HX90V because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX10 IV will result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HX90V will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
	
			Sony HX90V vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony HX90V vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony HX90V vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Sony HX90V
Portrait photography with Sony RX10 IV
45
 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (18MP)
 provides face detect focusing
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
71
 you can focus manually
 above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 supports face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Sony HX90V
Street photography with Sony RX10 IV
69
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (245 grams)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
64
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good sensor size (1")
 delivers RAW formats
 boasts focus via touch
 weather proofing
 heavier than competitors in class (1,095g)
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Sports Comparison
Sony HX90V Sports photography details
Sony RX10 IV Sports photography details
57
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 better than average battery power (360 shots)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
76
 incredible zoom range (24-600mm  25.0 x zoom)
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 max frames per second high (24.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Sony HX90V Travel photography information
Sony RX10 IV Travel photography information
76
 better than average battery power (360 per charge)
 lighter than competition (245 grams)
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 pretty wide (24mm)
 long reach (720mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
 weather proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts focus via touch
 good  resolution (20MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long reach (600mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competitors in class (1,095 grams)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Sony HX90V
Landscape photography with Sony RX10 IV
53
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 does not have Timelapse function
62
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 delivers RAW formats
 weather proofing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Sony HX90V as a Vlogging camera
 Sony RX10 IV as a Vlogging camera
75
 pretty wide (24mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (245 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have microphone port
29
 relatively wide (24mm)
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes external mic jack
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 heavier than competitors in class (1,095 grams)
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Sony HX90V vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX90V and Sony RX10 IV
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-04-14 2017-09-12
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 20MP
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 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format    
Min enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.4 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 638k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lb) 1095 gr (2.41 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
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 400 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $440 $1,698