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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

4.02 in
2.29 in
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Digital Camera
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
4.0 in
1.41 in
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Digital Camera
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
14
3.8 out of 5
9 user ratings
5 stars
11 %
4 stars
77 %
3 stars
11 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
51
4.1 out of 5
32 user ratings
5 stars
43 %
4 stars
46 %
3 stars
6 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
48
4.1 out of 5
48 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
43 %
3 stars
12 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
2 %
42
4.0 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
47 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Sensor

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Sensor typeCMOSExmor CMOS
Sensor size0.24 in0.52 in
Sensor photo detectors21.0 Mpx21.0 Mpx
Effective pixels18.0 Mpx20.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4896 x 3672 px5472 x 3648 px
Other resolutions
  • 4896x3264
  • 4896x2752
  • 3664x3664
  • 3648x2736
  • 3648x2432
  • 3648x2056
  • 2736x2736
  • 2592x1944
  • 2592x1728
  • 1920x1920
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 5472x3080
  • 4864x3648
  • 3888x2592
  • 3648x3648
  • 3648x2736
  • 2736x1824
  • 2592x1944
ProcessorBIONZ XBIONZ

Image

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
ISO
  • 80
  • 3200
  • 12800
  • 125
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
ISO Autoyesyes
ISO minimum80125
ISO maximum128006400
Maximum image resolution4896 x 3264 px5472 x 3648 px
White balance presets89
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Push
  • Shade
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyesyes
Supported image file formats
  • EXIF
  • JPG
  • JPEG XR
  • RAW
Photo effectsBlack&White
  • Art
  • Black&White
  • Negative film
Image stabilizeryesyes
Image stabilization typeOpticalOptical
Uncompressed formatNoRAW

Optics and focus

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Optical zoom30.0 x3.6 x
Digital zoom120.0 x14.0 x
Minimum aperture3.51.8
Maximum aperture3.51.8
Focal length equiv24 - 72028 - 100
Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualMotorised drive
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • Face tracking
  • Flexible Spot Auto Focus
  • Multi Point Auto Focus
Macro focus range1.97 in1.97 in
Image stabiliserOpticalOptical
Filter threadnono
Folded opticsnono

Screen and viewfinder

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Screen size3.0 in3.0 in
Articulated LCDyesno
Screen technologyLCDLCD
Display aspect ratio4:34:3
Screen dots9210001228800
Touch screennono
Live viewyesyes
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Flip-out screenyesno

Photography features

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
Shutter priorityyesyes
Aperture priorityyesyes
Manual exposure modeyesyes
Exposure compensation plus33
Exposure compensation minus-3-3
Expousure compensation steps1/31/3
AE EV steps1/3
  • 1/3
  • 2/3
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 10
  • 2sec
WB BracketingYesNo
Subject / scene modesyesyes
Built-in flashyesyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Slow Sync
  • Auto
  • Fill-in
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Slow Sync
External flashnono
Continuous drive10.0 fps10.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Fireworks
  • Landscape
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • Pet
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • Portrait
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Twilight
  • Landscape
Self-timeryesyes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportnono
Manual settingsyesyes

Videography features

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyesyes
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVCHD
  • MP4
  • AVCHD
  • MP4
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)60.0 fps60.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)60.0 fps60.0 fps

Audio features

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Built-in microphoneyesyes
Microphone typeStereoStereo
Speaker typeMonoMono

Design

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Body typeCompactCompact
Colour of productBlackBlack
Environmentally sealednono

Dimensions

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Weight7.69 oz8.47 oz
Width4.02 in4.0 in
Height2.29 in1.41 in
Depth1.39 in2.29 in

Storage

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Compatible memory cards
  • MS Duo
  • MS Pro Duo
  • MS PRO Duo HS
  • MS Pro-HG Duo
  • MicroSD
  • MicroSDHC
  • MicroSDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • MS Duo
  • MS Pro Duo
  • MS PRO Duo HS
  • MS Pro-HG Duo
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Memory Stick Duo
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Memory Stick Pro Duo
  • Memory Stick Duo
  • Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo

Power

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Power source typeBatteryBattery
Battery life (CIPA)390330
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyesyes
Number of batteries supported11
AC adapter includedYyes

Connectivity

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
HDMIyesyes
HDMI connector typeMicroMicro
USB version2.02.0
WirelessBuilt-InEye-Fi Connected
Remote controlyesNo
PictBridgenono
NFCyesno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesno
Bluetoothnono
AV outputnoyes

Other features

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
GPSyesno
Orientation sensoryesyes
DLNA certifiednono
Energy Star certifiednono

Pros & Cons

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      Cons

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