Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V

Camera summary

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V, made by Sony, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on April 14, 2015.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
4.1 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
5.0 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.3 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.4 out of 5 stars

Sensor

This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 18 Megapixels resolution.

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: AVCHD, XAVC S.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

NP-BX1

The battery of this camera can last up to 360 shots per charge with the included NP-BX1 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs
Af center
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
No
Af selective
Yes
Af single
Yes
Af touch
No
Af tracking
Yes
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points -

Connectivity
HDMI
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Built-In
DXO color depth 0.0
DXO dynamic range 0.0
DXO low light ISO 0.0
DXO overall score 0.0

Exposure mode
AF area
No
average
No
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
partial
No
spot
Yes

General
AKA -
announced April 14, 2015
Body type Compact
brand Sony
msrp $319.95
model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
predecessor model

Lense
Focal length multiplier -
Lens mount fixed lens
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range 5cm
Number of lenses -

Other features
GPS Built-in
Self-timer Yes
Storage slots 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features
AE bracketing
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
No
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Flash range 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Image stabilization
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 10.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/2000s
Minimum shutter speed 30
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes

Physical
Battery life 360 shots
Battery model NP-BX1
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
No
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 36mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 245 grs

Screen
Live view
Yes
Screen resolution 921
Screen size -
Screen type Tilting
Touch screen
No

Sensor
Max boosted ISO -
Max image resolution 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800
Min native ISO 80
RAW support
No
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Sensor resolution 18
Sensor size -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS

Headphone port
Headphone port
No
Max video resolution 1920 x 1080
Microphone port
No
Video formats AVCHD, XAVC S
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)

Viewfinder
viewfinder Electronic
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution 638k dots