Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
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Key differences
- Weight: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V: 245 g ; Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500: 236 g
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| Specification | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
| Year | 2015 | 2015 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 102 x 58.1 x 35.4 mm | 101.6 x 58.1 x 35.5 mm |
| Weight | 245 g | 236 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" (~ 6.16 x 4.62 mm) | 1/2.3" (~ 6.16 x 4.62 mm) |
| Sensor resolution | 4920 x 3699 | 4920 x 3699 |
| Crop factor | 5.62 | 5.62 |
| Megapixels | 18.2 | 18.2 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4896 x 3672 |
| ISO | Auto, 80 - 12800 | Auto, 80 - 12800 |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/2000 sec | 1/2000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) | ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| White balance presets | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p) | 1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 921,000 dots | 921,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | — |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1 | Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1 |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Max aperture | f3.5 - f6.4 | f3.5 - f6.4 |
| Max. aperture (35mm equiv.) | f19.7 - f36 | f19.7 - f36 |
| Focal length (35mm equiv.) | 24 - 720 mm | 24 - 720 mm |
| Optical zoom | 30x | 30x |
| Digital zoom | Yes | Yes |
| Normal focus range | 5 cm | 5 cm |