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Sony HX90V vs Sony TX100V

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Sony HX90V vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Revealed April 2015
Sony TX100V
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony TX100V

 HX90V TX100V 
LaunchedApril 2015January 2011More modern by 52 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony HX90V

 TX100V HX90V 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k921kClearer display (+308k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX90V and Sony TX100V

 HX90V TX100V 

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony HX90V vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX90V and TX100V is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sony HX90V vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony HX90V vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX90V vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX90V Portrait photography info
Sony TX100V Portrait photography info
45
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX90V as a Street photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Street photography camera
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX90V Sports photography features
Sony TX100V Sports photography features
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX90V as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Travel photography camera
76
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
includes focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (147 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX90V
Landscape photography with Sony TX100V
53
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
better than average battery power (360 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX90V as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX100V as a Vlogging camera
75
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
missing mic socket
32
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (147 grams)
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Sony HX90V vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX90V and Sony TX100V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
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