Sony HX90V vs Sony RX10 IV

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.

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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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX90V Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

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.

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.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HX90V and RX10 IV is 91 and 52 respectively.

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.