Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 III

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.