Sony HX90V vs Sony TX100V
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Sony HX90V vs Sony TX100V 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
- Revealed April 2015
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Launched January 2011
Sony HX90V vs Sony TX100V Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Sony HX90V and Sony TX100V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. The image resolution of the HX90V (18MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe HX90V was unveiled 4 years after the TX100V which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the HX90V grades vs the TX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony HX90V vs Sony TX100V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are available at Sony HX90V Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony TX100V
HX90V | TX100V | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | January 2011 | More modern by 52 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony HX90V
TX100V | HX90V | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 921k | Clearer display (+308k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX90V and Sony TX100V
HX90V | TX100V |
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Sony HX90V vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony HX90V enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony HX90V and Sony TX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the HX90V vs the TX100V.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX90V and TX100V is 91 and 95 respectively.
Sony HX90V vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HX90V and TX100V.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX90V to offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer HX90V should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
Sony HX90V vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX90V vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2015-04-14 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz X | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.4 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 638 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245 grams (0.54 lb) | 147 grams (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $440 | $380 |