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Sony HX90V vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Sony HX90V vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Introduced April 2015
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Introduced May 2020
  • Replacement is Sony ZV-1 II
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Sony HX90V vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Sony HX90V vs Sony ZV-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX90V (18MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the HX90V (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The HX90V was launched 6 years before the ZV-1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the HX90V matches up vs the ZV-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony ZV-1

 HX90V ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony HX90V

 ZV-1 HX90V 
IntroducedMay 2020April 2015More modern by 62 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony HX90V and Sony ZV-1

 HX90V ZV-1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Sony HX90V vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony HX90V offers external dimensions 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 ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the HX90V against the ZV-1.

Sony HX90V vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX90V and ZV-1 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Sony HX90V vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX90V vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX90V and ZV-1.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HX90V because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony ZV-1 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HX90V is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony HX90V vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Sony HX90V vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX90V vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX90V Portrait photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography advice
45
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
supports face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
73
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony HX90V as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Street photography camera
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
85
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
lighter than others in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX90V
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery (360 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
71
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX90V
Travel photography with Sony ZV-1
76
great battery (360 per charge)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
81
lighter than others in class (294g)
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
bad battery (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX90V Landscape photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography highlights
53
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
great battery (360 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
70
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
bad battery (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX90V
Vlogging with Sony ZV-1
75
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of microphone jack
86
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone jack
lighter than others in class (294g)
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Sony HX90V vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX90V and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony ZV-1
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Sony ZV-1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-04-14 2020-05-27
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.4 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 638 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 gr (0.54 pounds) 294 gr (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 260 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $440 $750