Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 II
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Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs
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- 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
(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- Superseded the Sony RX100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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 II Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony RX100 II
HX90V | RX100 II | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | June 2013 | More recent by 22 months | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony HX90V
RX100 II | HX90V | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | 921k | Crisper display (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Sony HX90V and Sony RX100 II
HX90V | RX100 II | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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.
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Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
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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 |