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Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 III

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
77
Overall
61

Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 III Key Specs

Sony HX90V
(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
Sony RX100 III
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony RX100 III

 HX90V RX100 III 
RevealedApril 2015May 2014More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Sony HX90V

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

Common features in the Sony HX90V and Sony RX100 III

 HX90V RX100 III 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 III size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HX90V and RX100 III is 91 and 89 respectively.

Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 III top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX90V
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 III
45
you can focus manually
MP count good (18MP)
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX90V
Street photography with Sony RX100 III
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (290 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX90V Sports photography factors
Sony RX100 III Sports photography factors
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery (360 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX90V Travel photography details
Sony RX100 III Travel photography details
76
great battery (360 per charge)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
85
lighter than competition in class (290 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX90V as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 III as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
great battery (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
73
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX90V as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 III as a Vlogging camera
75
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of mic support
80
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (290g)
missing external microphone jack
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Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX90V and Sony RX100 III
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
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