Sony HX90V vs Sony A77 II
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Sony HX90V vs Sony A77 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released April 2015
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 50 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Released May 2014
- Superseded the Sony A77
Sony HX90V vs Sony A77 II Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Sony HX90V vs Sony A77 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both built by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the HX90V (18MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the HX90V (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe HX90V was introduced 11 months later than the A77 II and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the HX90V scores against the A77 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony HX90V vs Sony A77 II Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V and Sony SLT-A77 II. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX90V Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony A77 II
HX90V | A77 II | |||
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Released | April 2015 | May 2014 | More recent by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Sony HX90V
A77 II | HX90V | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 921k | Clearer display (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Sony HX90V and Sony A77 II
HX90V | A77 II | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Sony HX90V vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony HX90V provides outer 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 A77 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony HX90V vs Sony A77 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the HX90V versus the A77 II.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HX90V and A77 II is 91 and 62 respectively.
Sony HX90V vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HX90V and A77 II.
As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HX90V having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A77 II will result in extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer HX90V is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Sony HX90V vs Sony A77 II Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | Sony SLT-A77 II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | Sony SLT-A77 II |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2015-04-14 | 2014-05-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz X | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 79 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.4 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 638 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync | Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) | 647 grams (1.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1013 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | 480 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $440 | $1,198 |