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Sony HX90V vs Sony WX50

Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Sony HX90V vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2015
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Sony HX90V vs Sony WX50 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Sony HX90V versus Sony WX50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the HX90V (18MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX90V was unveiled 3 years later than the WX50 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the HX90V matches up vs the WX50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony WX50

 HX90V WX50 
ReleasedApril 2015January 2012Fresher by 39 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k461kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony HX90V

 WX50 HX90V 

Common features in the Sony HX90V and Sony WX50

 HX90V WX50 
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Sony HX90V vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony HX90V comes with physical 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) whilst the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the HX90V against the WX50.

Sony HX90V vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HX90V and WX50 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX90V vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX90V vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HX90V and WX50.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX90V to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher HX90V should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Sony HX90V vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Sony HX90V vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX90V vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX90V
Portrait photography with Sony WX50
46
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX90V as a Street photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Street photography camera
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX90V Sports photography highlights
Sony WX50 Sports photography highlights
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (360 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX90V as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Travel photography camera
76
better than average battery pack (360 shots)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (117g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX90V Landscape photography details
Sony WX50 Landscape photography details
53
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (360 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX90V Vlogging information
Sony WX50 Vlogging information
75
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have mic jack
35
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
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Sony HX90V vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX90V and Sony WX50
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-04-14 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.4 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 638k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots 240 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $440 $250