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Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 II 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
  • Revealed April 2015
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Superseded the Sony RX100
  • Successor is Sony RX100 III
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Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony RX100 II

 HX90V RX100 II 
IntroducedApril 2015June 2013More recent by 22 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony HX90V

 RX100 II HX90V 
Display resolution1229k921kCrisper display (+308k dot)

Common features in the Sony HX90V and Sony RX100 II

 HX90V RX100 II 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

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

Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX90V
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 II
45
has manual focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
offers face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
70
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony HX90V Street photography information
Sony RX100 II Street photography information
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (281 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX90V
Sports photography with Sony RX100 II
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (360 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking focus
good battery life (350 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX90V Travel photography information
Sony RX100 II Travel photography information
76
great battery (360 shots)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
80
good battery life (350 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (281 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX90V Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 II Landscape photography details
53
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
great battery (360 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
74
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX90V Vlogging information
Sony RX100 II Vlogging information
75
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing external mic support
37
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (281 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX90V and Sony RX100 II
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-04-14 2013-06-27
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 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
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.4 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 638k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 pounds) 281 grams (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 483
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 350 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $440 $598