Sony HX90V vs Sony W530

Following is a in-depth overview of the Sony HX90V and Sony W530, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HX90V (18MP) and W530 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX90V was introduced 4 years after the W530 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the HX90V matches up against the W530 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX90V Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony HX90V has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX90V and Sony W530 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the HX90V compared to the W530.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HX90V and W530 is 91 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX90V and W530.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX90V to provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger HX90V is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.