Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Announced April 14, 2015
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Reviewer Consensus
Good
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V is an exceptionally compact camera that packs a versatile 30x optical zoom into a pocketable frame. While it offers impressive stabilization and manual control options, it lacks advanced features like RAW shooting and 4K video recording.
Weighted from 9 reviewer scores
Pros
- Comprehensive manual controls and focus aids
- Strong image stabilization for stills and video
- Compact and truly pocketable design
- Versatile 30x optical zoom lens
- High-quality 1080p video output
Cons
- Lacks RAW image capture
- Display lacks touchscreen functionality
- Ergonomic issues including a small thumb rest and poor outdoor screen visibility
- Missing high-end features like 4K video and accessory hot shoe
- Limited burst shooting performance
- Launch price $429.99 (USD)
- Sensor 18.2MP Smaller than 1-inch BSI CMOS
What the Reviewers Say
All 9 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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Sony's Cyber-shot HX90V is one of the smallest compacts with a 30x optical zoom.
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Given that it sports a range of features that should appeal to many discerning enthusiast photographers, it’s an unusual step for Sony not to include raw shooting in the HX90V.
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Whilst the camera may be expensive, we think it is worth the investment.
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We liked last year's HX60V, but with slightly underwhelming image quality and no EVF or lens barrel control ring like the competition from Panasonic, it couldn't quite compete.
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The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V has an incredible zoom range and an excellent EVF, but its images suffer when the light gets low.
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The HX90V is a solidly performing all-round compact camera that offers a lot, but doesn't deliver in every single area.
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Again you can't go wrong with this camera if it's the camera you are looking for.
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[I]n terms of quality in this class of camera, it's definitely up there with the best.
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This camera is good overall except for that brightness of the screen and the flash option that for me in those two combined are a deal-breaker, and plus the excessive price make this camera a little bit too much for me and to have, and I wanna return it.
