Sony HX90V vs Sony WX300

Here, we are reviewing the Sony HX90V versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. The resolution of the HX90V (18MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX90V was announced 2 years after the WX300 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the HX90V grades vs the WX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX90V Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony HX90V offers outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Sony HX90V versus Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the HX90V compared to the WX300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX90V and WX300 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX90V and WX300.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger HX90V is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.