Sony HX90V vs Sony W550

In this article, we will be matching up the Sony HX90V versus Sony W550, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the HX90V (18MP) and W550 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX90V was released 3 years later than the W550 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the HX90V matches up against the W550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX90V Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony HX90V has outside dimensions 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 W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the HX90V compared to the W550.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HX90V and W550 is 91 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX90V and W550.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX90V to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent HX90V will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.