Sony HX90V vs Sony W800

Below, we are reviewing the Sony HX90V vs Sony W800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX90V (18MP) and the W800 (20MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX90V was brought out 15 months later than the W800 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the HX90V matches up vs the W800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX90V Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony HX90V offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX90V vs Sony W800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the HX90V against the W800.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX90V and W800 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX90V and W800.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony W800 to offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher HX90V will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.