Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 III
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Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced April 2015
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Revealed May 2014
- Replaced the Sony RX100 II
- New Model is Sony RX100 IV
Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 III Overview
Following is a thorough review of the Sony HX90V versus Sony RX100 III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the HX90V (18MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is very well matched but the HX90V (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe HX90V was announced 12 months after the RX100 III so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the HX90V scores vs the RX100 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 III Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX90V Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony RX100 III
HX90V | RX100 III | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | May 2014 | More modern by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Sony HX90V
RX100 III | HX90V | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | 921k | Crisper display (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Sony HX90V and Sony RX100 III
HX90V | RX100 III | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony HX90V offers outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony RX100 III has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony HX90V versus Sony RX100 III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the HX90V vs the RX100 III.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HX90V and RX100 III is 91 and 89 respectively.
Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HX90V and RX100 III.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HX90V using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 III will resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger HX90V is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 III Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2015-04-14 | 2014-05-15 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.4 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 638k dot | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
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 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) | 290 grams (0.64 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 495 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | 320 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $440 | $748 |