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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V

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User ratings:
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48 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
12 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
2 %
Consumer ratings:
4.3 / 5
Editorial reviews:
15
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3.8 out of 5
9 user ratings
5 stars
11 %
4 stars
77 %
3 stars
11 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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Pros

  • best price and value
  • fast
  • secure and the best it can possibly be

Cons

  • with flash does reduce the cameras shot to shot
  • Domain Facts No detailed data available
  • this does not feature a built in electronic viewfinder

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 18 Mpx
  • 4896, 3672 px
  • 3.5
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
  • 3 in
  • no

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V - Pros & Cons

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V

Pros

  • best price and value
  • fast
  • secure and the best it can possibly be
  • well-suited to telephoto shots
  • Macro performance is good
  • noise and good levels of detail
  • Quality is good
  • and optical image stabilisation does
  • The menu system is clear and well laid out
  • Dynamic range is good
  • making it easy to compare with other cameras

Cons

  • with flash does reduce the cameras shot to shot
  • Domain Facts No detailed data available
  • this does not feature a built in electronic viewfinder
  • it lacks the electronic viewfinder
  • possible to disable noise reduction entirely
  • images are stored only as sRGB JPEG-compressed files
  • Sony HX90 actually loses out to its predecessor
  • it lacks manual focus
  • somewhat fiddly viewfinder
  • very complicated camera menus
  • menus in menus

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
12800
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
18 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4896 x 3672 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors21.0 Mpx
Effective pixels18.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4896 x 3672 px
Other resolutions
  • 4896x3264
  • 4896x2752
  • 3664x3664
  • 3648x2736
  • 3648x2432
  • 3648x2056
  • 2736x2736
  • 2592x1944
  • 2592x1728
  • 1920x1920
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
ProcessorBIONZ X
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom30.0 x
Digital zoom120.0 x
Minimum aperture3.5
Maximum aperture3.5
Focal length equiv24 - 720
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
Normal focus range1.97 in
Macro focus range1.97 in
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Aperture priority
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Scene
  • Shutter priority
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Exposure compensation plus3
Exposure compensation minus-3
Expousure compensation steps1/3
AE EV steps1/3
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
WB BracketingYes
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range5.4
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Continuous drive10.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Fireworks
  • Landscape
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • Pet
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Speaker typeMono
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Dimensions
Weight7.69 oz
Width4.02 in
Height2.29 in
Depth1.39 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)390
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1240.0 mAh
Rechargeable batteryyes
Battery voltage3.6 V
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedY
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Other features
GPSyes
Orientation sensoryes
DLNA certifiedno
Energy Star certifiedno
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 3200
  • 12800
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum12800
Maximum image resolution4896 x 3264 px
White balance presets8
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Push
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • EXIF
  • JPG
Photo effectsBlack&White
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologyLCD
Display aspect ratio4:3
Screen dots921000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %
Viewfinder resolution638400.0 px
Viewfinder magnification0.5 x
Flip-out screenyes
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVCHD
  • MP4
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)60.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)60.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of productBlack
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • MS Duo
  • MS Pro Duo
  • MS PRO Duo HS
  • MS Pro-HG Duo
  • MicroSD
  • MicroSDHC
  • MicroSDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Memory Stick Duo
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Connectivity
micro-HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB version2.0
Headphone portno
Microphone portno
WirelessBuilt-In
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeno
NFCyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothno
AV outputno

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Sony - Editorial Reviews (15)

3.8
Based on 15 reviews
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Review - Amateur Photographer
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Review - Amateur Photographer
4.0

With an 18.2MP sensor and a design overhaul, is the HX90V the best travel zoom ever? We find out in our Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90v review

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TechRadar
Published: 21.09.2015
Sony HX90V review
4.0

The HX90V is the world's smallest 30x zoom compact camera with a viewfinder

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 04.08.2015
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V is a new premium travel-zoom camera with a 30x Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T-star zoom lens. The HX90V also features an 18 megapixel CMOS sensor, pop-up electronic viewfinder, lens barrel control ring, flip-up LCD screen, built-in wi-fi, NFC and GPS, full 1080p high-definition video with stereo sound, manual shooting modes, 10fps continuous shooting, ISO range of 80-12800 and fast auto-focusing. Read our Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V review to find out if it's the best travel-zoom camera on the market...

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Review
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Published: 07.07.2015
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Review
3.5

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V has an incredible zoom range and an excellent EVF, but its images suffer when the light gets low.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Sony Cyber-shot HX90V review - Cameralabs
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Published: 15.07.2015
Sony Cyber-shot HX90V review - Cameralabs
4.0

In depthQualitySamplesVerdictIn depthThe Sony Cyber-shot HX90V is the World’s smallest compact camera with a 30x optical zoom. Announced in April 2015, it’s the successor to the HX60 and HX50 models, sharing a similar optical zoom range, but packed into a smaller body. The HX90V delivers an equivalent range of 24-720mm, taking you all the way…

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V 2015 Roundup: Long Zoom Compacts
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Published: 05.11.2015
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V 2017 Roundup: Consumer Long Zoom Compacts
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Published: 26.05.2017
2017 Roundup: Consumer Long Zoom Compacts

Not everyone wants to pay a premium for a long zoom camera. Thankfully, there are many reasonably priced cameras available, though they won't offer the same image quality as enthusiast models. In this updated roundup we look at big zoom cameras with more consumer-friendly price tags.

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Published: 13.04.2015
Sony HX90V Review

Sony manages to squeeze a pop-up EVF and built-in GPS into its new flagship 30x travel zoom. Read our Sony HX90V review for all the details!

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Published: 26.05.2017
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Sony HX90V Review | Camera Decision
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Published: 14.04.2015
Sony HX90V Review | Camera Decision
2.6

Sony HX90V is a 18.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized BSI-CMOS sensor and 24-720 mm F3.5-6.4 lens. Read our HX90V review to find its pros and cons.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Sony HX90V
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Published: 22.08.2019
Sony HX90V

Sony HX90V (Compact Camera): 4.9 out of 5 stars from 10 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

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Published: 21.09.2015
Sony HX90V review
4.0

The HX90V is the world's smallest 30x zoom compact camera with a viewfinder

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Published: 24.05.2015
Sony HX90
3.5

Sony HX90 review: A slick-looking compact camera with a 30x optical zoom, plus an EVF and manual control.

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Published: 14.04.2015
Sony CyberShot HX90, HX90v review - hands on

Sony's latest premium compact, the CyberShot HX90, also has a travel zoom companion - the WX500

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4.0

Reviewed: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V - A master of miniaturisation, with a 30x optical zoom lens, built in pop-up EVF, GPS, Wi-Fi, and tilting screen.

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