Sony HX90V vs Sony RX100 VA

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.

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.

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.

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.