Sony HX90V vs Sony RX1R

Below, we will be looking at the Sony HX90V versus Sony RX1R, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the HX90V (18MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the HX90V (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The HX90V was launched 22 months later than the RX1R which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the HX90V scores vs the RX1R for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX90V Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony HX90V offers exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX90V versus Sony RX1R in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the HX90V compared to the RX1R.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX90V and RX1R is 91 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX90V and RX1R.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HX90V because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX1R will show more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher HX90V will have an edge in sensor technology.