Sony HX90V vs Sony W370

Let's look a bit more closely at the Sony HX90V and Sony W370, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the HX90V (18MP) and W370 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX90V was introduced 5 years later than the W370 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the HX90V matches up against the W370 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX90V Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Sony HX90V comes with external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the HX90V compared to the W370.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX90V and W370 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HX90V and W370.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX90V to offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher HX90V is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.