Sony HX90V vs Sony WX70

Here, we will be looking at the Sony HX90V and Sony WX70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. The resolution of the HX90V (18MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX90V was launched 3 years later than the WX70 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the HX90V scores vs the WX70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX90V Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony HX90V enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Sony HX90V and Sony WX70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the HX90V vs the WX70.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HX90V and WX70 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HX90V and WX70.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX90V to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer HX90V provides an advantage in sensor technology.