Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 VA
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Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 VA 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
- Launched April 2015
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 VA Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are available at Sony HX90V Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony RX100 VA
HX90V | RX100 VA |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sony HX90V
RX100 VA | HX90V | |||
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Launched | July 2018 | April 2015 | Newer by 39 months | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 921k | Clearer screen (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Sony HX90V and Sony RX100 VA
HX90V | RX100 VA | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the HX90V and RX100 VA is 91 and 89 respectively.
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.
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Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) | |
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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 |