Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 II

Let's look closer at the Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the HX90V (18MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is fairly similar but the HX90V (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") posses different sensor size.

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The HX90V was unveiled 22 months later than the RX100 II making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the HX90V grades against the RX100 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX90V Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX90V offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the HX90V compared to the RX100 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX90V and RX100 II is 91 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX90V and RX100 II.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HX90V using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX100 II will offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent HX90V should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.