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Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs

Sony HX90V
(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
  • Launched April 2015
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched July 2018
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Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 VA, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The resolution of the HX90V (18MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is relatively close but the HX90V (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") come with different sensor sizes.

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The HX90V was announced 4 years before the RX100 VA which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HX90V matches up against the RX100 VA in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony RX100 VA

 HX90V RX100 VA 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sony HX90V

 RX100 VA HX90V 
LaunchedJuly 2018April 2015Newer by 39 months
Screen resolution1229k921kClearer screen (+308k dot)

Common features in the Sony HX90V and Sony RX100 VA

 HX90V RX100 VA 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony HX90V has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the HX90V versus the RX100 VA.

Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HX90V and RX100 VA is 91 and 89 respectively.

Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX90V and RX100 VA.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HX90V having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 VA will result in greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged HX90V will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX90V Portrait photography factors
Sony RX100 VA Portrait photography factors
45
you can focus manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
66
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Sony HX90V as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Street photography camera
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
86
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX90V Sports photography factors
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography factors
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (360 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
70
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (24.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX90V Travel photography info
Sony RX100 VA Travel photography info
76
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
lighter than others (245g)
MP count good (18MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
76
lighter than average in class (299g)
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX90V Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 VA Landscape photography details
53
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
better than average battery power (360 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
66
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX90V Vlogging details
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging details
75
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no external microphone socket
81
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (299g)
does not have external microphone socket
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Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX90V and Sony RX100 VA
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-04-14 2018-07-13
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 20MP
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
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.4 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 638k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data 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) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lb) 299 grams (0.66 lb)
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 not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots 220 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $440 $998