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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX90VSonyCyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Overview
ReleasedJune 2015November 2015
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-typeFull frame
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Sensor dimensions–35.9 × 24 mm
Effective resolution18.2 MP42.4 MP
Largest image4896 × 36727952 × 5304
RAW recordingNoYes
Standard ISO range80–3200100–25600
Sensor detail1/2.3-type Exmor R CMOS; approximately 21.1 million total photosites. Optical format is distinct from physical sensor dimensions43.6 million total pixels; variable optical low-pass filter with Off, Standard and High settings, plus filter-effect bracketing for still images
Image formatsJPEG Fine or Standard; no RAW. 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 and square stills plus stitched Sweep PanoramaJPEG and compressed or uncompressed 14-bit RAW (Sony ARW 2.3); XAVC S, AVCHD 2.0 and MP4 movies
ISO detailOrdinary single-frame ISO 80–3200. Multi-shot Noise Reduction extends to ISO 6400 and 12800 using interpolation and composite exposuresStandard single-frame ISO 100–25600; extended still-image ISO 50–102400; movie ISO 100–25600. Multi-frame noise reduction is a separate combined-exposure mode.
Image processorBIONZ XBIONZ X
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–720 mm equivalent35 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.5–6.4f/2
Optical zoom30×–
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationElectronic only
Maximum continuous burst10 fps5 fps
Lens detailZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens; 11 elements in 10 groups including 5 aspherical elements, five-blade iris; actual 4.1–123 mm. Equivalent still range 24–720 mm at 4:3, 25–750 mm at 3:2, 26.5–795 mm at 16:9 and 27.5–825 mm at 1:1. Customisable lens control ring; digital Clear Image Zoom distinct from optical zoomZEISS Sonnar T* fixed 35 mm f/2 prime; eight elements in seven groups, nine aperture blades and 49 mm filter thread. Macro mode focuses from 20 cm measured from the sensor plane or 14 cm from the lens front.
AutofocusAF-S, direct manual focus and manual focus; AF-C in Advanced Sports and movie modes. Nine-point wide, centre, flexible spot S/M/L and expanded flexible spot; Lock-on AF, manual-focus peaking and magnification. Minimum focus from lens front approximately 5 cm wide or 250 cm telephotoFast Hybrid AF with 399 phase-detection points covering approximately 45% of the image and 25 contrast-detection points; AF-S, AF-C, direct manual focus and manual focus; Eye AF and Lock-on AF
ShutterMechanical shutter: Auto 4–1/2000 second, Program 1–1/2000, Manual and shutter-priority 30–1/2000, aperture-priority 8–1/2000. Above ISO 3200 the slowest shutter is 1/4 secondLeaf shutter; 30 seconds to 1/4000 second and Bulb. The 1/4000 limit requires f/5.6 or a smaller aperture; the fastest speed at f/2 is 1/2000 second.
Burst detailApproximately 10 full-resolution photographs per second, up to ten frames. Flash lowers the rate and some modes prohibit bursts. Focus and exposure locked from first frame in Cameralabs testingUp to 5 fps in speed-priority mode; Sony’s launch release explicitly supports AF tracking. Normal continuous mode up to 2.5 fps with AF-S; burst speed eventually slows.
Stabilisation detailOptical still-image stabilisation; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotationElectronic stabilisation for movies only, with a cropped field of view; no optical lens or sensor-shift still-image stabilisation
FlashBuilt-in pop-up flash; auto, fill, slow, rear-sync and off modes. ISO Auto range approximately 0.3–5.4 m wide or 2.5–3.0 m telephoto; no external-flash shoeNo built-in flash; Multi Interface Shoe supports compatible optional external flash
Exposure controlsP/A/S/M for stills and movies; three Memory Recall positions. Multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±3 EV in 1/3 EV steps1200-zone evaluative metering; program, aperture priority, shutter priority and manual controls; compensation ±5 EV through menus or ±3 EV using the dial
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailXAVC S 1920 × 1080 at 60p, 30p or 24p/50 Mbps; AVCHD 60p/28 Mbps, 60i or 24p/24 or 17 Mbps. International PAL/NTSC selection switches to 50p/50i/25p; main rate represents NTSC. MP4 includes Full HD 60/30 fps and 720 p30 fps. XAVC S requires Class 10 SDXC. Optical zoom during filming; AVCHD/XAVC clips approximately 29 minutes, MP4 28 Mbps approximately 20 minutes due 4 GB limit. HDMI4 K output is for stills, not 4 K video recordingInternal 1920 × 1080 at up to 60p NTSC or 50p PAL in XAVC S at 50 Mbit/s. 1280 × 720 supports 120p NTSC or 100p PAL. No 4K video; maker’s 4K output applies only to still images. Approximately 29-minute clip limit; MP4 28M recording ends around 20 minutes or 4 GB.
AudioXAVC S LPCM stereo, AVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC-LC stereo; microphone reference-level controlStereo LPCM in XAVC S, Dolby Digital in AVCHD and AAC in MP4; 3.5 mm stereo microphone input
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots921,6001,228,800
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screen–Yes
Display detail4:3 Xtra Fine TFT LCD tilts upward approximately 180°; five-step brightness control, no touchscreenWhiteMagic TFT LCD tilts approximately 109° up or 41° down; no touch operation (both reviews)
Viewfinder detailRetractable 0.2-type OLED Tru-Finder, 638400 dots, 100% coverage and0.50 × 35 mm-equivalent magnification; eye sensor and −4 to +3 dioptre adjustment. Pop up housing and extend eyepiece to useRetractable 0.39-type OLED with 2,359,296 dots, 100% coverage and approximately 0.74× magnification using Sony’s 50 mm equivalent convention
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)390 photographs220 photographs
Body weight218 g480 g
Release detailSony Japan’s 19 May 2015 announcement specifies sale on 5 June 2015; Sony Hong Kong specifies mid-June after 8 May–7 June pre-orders. June precision retained without treating the Japanese day as a confirmed international first-sale daySony Canada announced November 2015 retail availability. Hong Kong specified early December 2015. Japan’s release was postponed and its amended maker announcement gives 19 February 2016; the later Japanese date is not treated as the first worldwide sale.
Recording mediaMemory Stick Duo/PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC(UHS-I). Memory Stick Micro and microSD/HC/XC require adaptersSD, SDHC and SDXC with UHS-I support, plus Memory Stick Duo variants; micro formats require adaptors. Sony’s launch release specifies Class 10 or faster SDXC for XAVC S.
PortsMulti/Micro USB with Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and micro HDMI; HDMI audio during playback onlyMulti/Micro USB, Micro HDMI, 3.5 mm microphone input and Multi Interface Shoe
Wireless connections2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, NFC Forum Type 3 and built-in GPS location logging; maker specifies GPS only, without compass. Non-V HX90 is a distinct non-GPS modelWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz and NFC; smartphone remote control and transfer through supported Sony software
Battery life detailNP-BX1; maker CIPA claim 390 shots/195 minutes with LCD or360 shots/180 minutes with viewfinder. Actual movie use70 minutes LCD/75 minutes viewfinder; continuous movie105/115 minutes with clip limitsNP-BX1 rechargeable battery; maker CIPA claim approximately 220 photographs using LCD or 200 using viewfinder; actual movie recording approximately 30 minutes with either display
ChargingIn-camera USB charging and external power with supplied AC adapter and batteryIn-camera USB charging and USB power during shooting or playback; BC-DCX external charger also supplied
Dimensions102.0 × 58.1 × 35.5 mm(width × height × depth), CIPAApproximately 113.3 × 65.4 × 72.0 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailApproximately218 g camera only, or245 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 480 g body only, including the integral fixed lens; 507 g with battery and recording media
Materials–Metal body (Amateur Photographer)
ColoursBlackBlack
In the boxNP-BX1, AC-UB10 C/UB10 D adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; regional mains fittings varyNP-BX1 battery, AC adaptor, Micro USB cable, strap, lens cap, shoe cap, cleaning cloth, BC-DCX charger, eyepiece cup and instructions

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