Sony HX90V vs Sony TX100V

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.

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.

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.

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.