Sony DSC-HX90

MPN: DSC-HX90B  |  EAN: 4548736014312  |  Model: DSC-HX90

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Sony DSC-HX90 - DSC-HX90B Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Compact Cameras
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Video)
Just Right
Intermediate Skill Level (Video)
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Photo)
Outstanding
Vlogging
Just Right
Events Photography
Just Right
Sports Photography
Just Right
Underwater Photography
Just Right
Wildlife Photography
Just Right
Travel
Very Good
Landscape Photography
Just Right
High FPS Videos
Just Right
Event Videos
Just Right
Home Videos
Just Right
Everyday Life Photography
Just Right
WiFi Connectivity
Just Right
Regular Looks
Just Right
Bluetooth Connectivity
Just Right

Kind of Camera

The compact camera is straightforward and does the job for a range of everyday photo shots. 

Photography Skillset

Keeping it simple - For someone who is not too bothered about technicalities, this Sony device works!

Video skill level

Just a beginner - Whether you're just starting to develop some expertise or you only record videos from time to time, then the Sony DSC-HX90 will satisfy your needs..

Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The DSC-HX90 is very accessible which makes it suitable for this.

Video Scenarios

For those special occasions, this Sony camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording.

Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Sony DSC-HX90 is a great companion to have.

For your Video posts - This camera comes with an image stabilizer which reduces any wobbling in your recordings. In addition, the size of the image sensor (6.17 x 4.55 mm mm), helps with the actual quality of the recorded image. It also packs in Wi-Fi in this neat package.

Other Video needs

If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60FPS at 1080p resolutions.

Photo Scenarios

There are times when you just want to take simple but great photos of things around you without bothering too much about camera settings. For that purpose, the DSC-HX90 is a really good choice. 

Actions shots are for more engaging than people posing for a photograph at events. The Sony DSC-HX90 comes with Auto Focus Tracking which helps ensure people in motion still look sharp in your photos.

Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. It's Continuous Shooting Mode also helps take multiple shots in a couple of seconds allowing you assess a set of options you can pick from.

Taking photos while underwater is a lot of fun. You'll be able to bathe the subject of your photograph with the colours and hues only found when taking shots in an aquatic environment.

Whether on holiday or exploring new places, this camera from Sony is a great choice. Taking photos of what's around you - near and far - with the DSC-HX90 is a breeze.

When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs.

To capture mother nature in her full beauty requires a good eye and a camera that can adequately handle landscape scenarios. This model from Sony is good fit as it's got the ability to focus on multiple parts of your picture frame.

Other considerations

Sometimes carrying cables about just so you can move your photos across the devices can be a pain. Good thing this particular model comes with Wi-Fi.

Style

It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way.

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Technical Specifications

Sony DSC-HX90 - DSC-HX90B Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Camera Type Compact
Product Colour Black
Camera
Aperture Priority AE Yes
Aperture Range (F-F) 3.5-6.4
Image Formats Supported JPEG
Orientation Sensor Yes
Panorama Mode Yes
Photo Effects 1
Scene Modes Portrait, Advanced Sports Shooting, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur, Pet Mode, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Soft Skin, High Sensitivity
Scene Modes Present Yes
Shooting Modes Intelligent Auto, Superior Auto, Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, Manual Exposure, MR (Memory Recall) 1,2,3, Movie Mode (Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, Manual Exposure), Panorama, Scene Selection
Twilight Yes
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluor., Cool White, Fluor., Day White, Fluor., Daylight, Flash, Custom, One Push, One Push Set
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes
Focusing
Auto Focus Yes
Focus Adjustment Auto/Manual
Manual Focus Yes
Tracking Focus 1
Light Exposure
ISO Sensitivity 80, 3200, 12800
ISO Sensitivity (max) 12800
ISO Sensitivity (min) 80
Light Exposure Correction +/- 3.0 EV, 1/3
Light Exposure Modes Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, Manual
Light Metering Multi Pattern, Center Weighted, Spot
Manual Exposure Yes
Shutter
Camera Shutter Speed 30 - 1/2000 s
Continuous Shooting Mode Yes
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed 1/2000 s
Shutter Priority AE Yes
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed 30 s
Video
Camcorder Media Type Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed), Memory Stick PROHG Duo, Memory Stick Micro, Memory Stick Micro (Mark2), SD, SDHC, SDXC, Micro SD, Micro SDHC, Micro SDXC
Full HD Yes
HD Type Full HD
Maximum Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Video Formats Supported AVCHD, MP4
Video Recording Yes
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 pixels
Audio
Built-in Microphone Yes
Lens System
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) 24 - 720 mm
Focal Length Range (f-f) 4.1 - 123 mm
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 720 mm
Minimum Aperture Number 3.5
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 24 mm
Optical Zoom 30 x
Display
Built-in Display Yes
Flip-out Screen Yes
Vari-angle LCD Display Yes
Viewfinder
Electronic Viewfinder Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic
Sensor
Image Sensor Size 1/2.3
Image Sensor Size (W X H) 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Sensor Type CMOS
Other Features
Stabilizer Yes
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity 1
HDMI Ports Quantity Yes
USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity 1
USB 2.0 Connectors 2
USB Connector Micro-USB
USB Version 1
Networking
Near Field Communication (NFC) Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Weight & Dimensions
Depth 35.5 mm
Height 58.1 mm
Weight 218 g
Width 102 mm