Sony HX90V vs Sony TX200V

Below is a in depth review of the Sony HX90V and Sony TX200V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX90V (18MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX90V was announced 3 years later than the TX200V and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the HX90V matches up against the TX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX90V Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony HX90V has got external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Sony HX90V and Sony TX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the HX90V versus the TX200V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX90V and TX200V is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX90V and TX200V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer HX90V will have a benefit in sensor tech.