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Sony HX90V vs Sony A99

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Sony HX90V vs Sony A99 Key Specs

Sony HX90V
(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
  • Announced April 2015
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Released December 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony A900
  • Replacement is Sony A99 II
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Sony HX90V vs Sony A99 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Sony HX90V and Sony A99, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are sold by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the HX90V (18MP) and A99 (24MP) and the HX90V (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The HX90V was brought out 2 years after the A99 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the HX90V matches up against the A99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony A99

 HX90V A99 
ReleasedApril 2015December 2012Newer by 29 months

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Sony HX90V

 A99 HX90V 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k921kCrisper display (+308k dot)

Common features in the Sony HX90V and Sony A99

 HX90V A99 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Sony HX90V vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony HX90V features outside measurements 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 A99 has specifications of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

See the Sony HX90V and Sony A99 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the HX90V against the A99.

Sony HX90V vs Sony A99 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX90V and A99 is 91 and 57 respectively.

Sony HX90V vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX90V vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX90V and A99.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HX90V due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A99 will give extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The younger HX90V is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Sony HX90V vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Sony HX90V vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX90V vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX90V
Portrait photography with Sony A99
45
manual focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
81
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX90V Street photography highlights
Sony A99 Street photography highlights
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
75
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX90V as a Sports photography camera
Sony A99 as a Sports photography camera
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery (360 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX90V Travel photography features
Sony A99 Travel photography features
76
good battery (360 shots)
lighter than others (245 grams)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (500 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX90V
Landscape photography with Sony A99
53
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
good battery (360 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
terrible battery (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX90V as a Vlogging camera
Sony A99 as a Vlogging camera
75
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have microphone socket
76
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone port
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Sony HX90V vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX90V and Sony A99
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony SLT-A99
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Sony SLT-A99
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2015-04-14 2012-12-12
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 19
Cross focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.4 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 638k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 812g (1.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 89
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1555
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 500 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Storage slots 1 Dual
Cost at launch $440 $1,998