Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 IV
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Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 IV Key Specs
(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
- Announced April 2015
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Introduced June 2015
- Succeeded the Sony RX100 III
- Newer Model is Sony RX100 V
Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 IV Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Sony HX90V versus Sony RX100 IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the HX90V (18MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is very close but the HX90V (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe HX90V was brought out about the same time to the RX100 IV and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the HX90V matches up against the RX100 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 IV Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX90V Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony RX100 IV
HX90V | RX100 IV |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Sony HX90V
RX100 IV | HX90V | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | 921k | Clearer display (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Sony HX90V and Sony RX100 IV
HX90V | RX100 IV | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | June 2015 | Same age | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX90V offers exterior measurements 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 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Look at the Sony HX90V versus Sony RX100 IV in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the HX90V compared to the RX100 IV.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX90V and RX100 IV is 91 and 89 respectively.
Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HX90V and RX100 IV.
As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HX90V due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 IV will render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
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Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2015-04-14 | 2015-06-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.4 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 921k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 638k dots | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 16.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 245g (0.54 pounds) | 298g (0.66 pounds) |
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 Overall score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 562 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | 280 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $440 | $898 |