Two other very interesting features. Has a totally silent shutter mode and a burst rate of 10fps. Travels well. I've had the camera for 3 months and have been very impressed.
It nice to find a review which takes in most of the camera features and explains it in a mater of fact content. I have had the HX90V for 1 1/2 years and the HX50V for a year before that. It is a terrific camera and has features I am still learning to use. Be sure to keep the firmware up to date as Sony has made a number of enhancements. Perhaps in a different video you can go over the custom Fn settings and custom push buttons which really add a lot to speed and ease of access of this camera. I also think demonstrating the white balance with a grey card or the temperature K setting would assist people shooting in less then a sunny day. After doing this with mine, my pictures were much improved especially in a dark green forest.
I just got my Mum to get a RX100. The range is limited but I think that faster lens and bigger sensor will offer better iq. Have you directly compared the two cameras?
The bad part about selfie is that a lot of times, you just don't have all the controls of what's going on right BEHIND you. 5:54 Sachi~! No more self-cleaning in public~! Hahahaaa, just kidding. Great review. Thnx.
I'm on a budget and I'm genuinely unsure whether I would like this camera or not. I was considering the much older Lumix FZ70 or the FZ200, but at the same time, I've been fascinated by the Sony RX100s, so this, to me, might be the next best thing...
Great video as always John - happy to see this vide was longer - you do such a nice job I often miss that some of the videos have not been longer and bit more detailed - I do have the HX50v and of course a must have but it could use some updates - so now I am happy to see the successor is thinner - and Yes EVF which is awesome - as EVF is so often needed on a sunny day - I rather have one that is not super good vs not having one at all - Also very very glad to see that the menu system is now the same as the rest - it was just stupid how they and one for DSLRs and then another for NEX and another for their small point and shoot cameras - So a real killer super zoom in a tiny package - just wish it recorded in RAW which I guess is my only drawback besides my Standard Complain about Sony cameras and that is No Touch LCD / Touch Shutter - Sony makes millions of devices with Touch LCD and the world uses Touch LCD - so why not on their cameras ?? - Panasonic does the best combo I think of Touch LCD / Touch Shutter but also buttons and Dials - Samsung has a great Touch system but not as well organized and often not enough dials and buttons - The A6000 and A7xx are doing better now with more buttons and better designed menu but Still No Touch LCD - I guess we will never see it on a Sony and of course never on a Fuji, i think it is against their religion :) So I think I will be upgrading my HX50v now
I was thinking of this camera as one candidate for an upcoming Canada-Alaska cruise at the end of this summer, but their is one design feature that negated my considering this camera. It is the popup EVF. It's a design that requires one to pop up EVF, then pull it back towards you every time you want to use it. Then, you need to reverse the process each time to tuck it away. I think that is a very poor design. For that reason, sorry Sony, this time I am thinking of Panasonic's offering, the TZ-70. (ZS50 I think for folks over in the U.S.). It has a fixed EVF as well as one would normally expect. I have the Alpha 6000 as well, but I want something that will give me zoom on the occasions I want to use zoom. Alternatively, I could consider the HX400V which does have a properly fixed EVF and provides even more zoom out to 1200mm.
well..john .. this video really help me to find the pros nd cons of the sony hx 90 v nd u make me feel to buy this camera... nd also hlp me to use it .. thnx a lot maan ... i hpe u vl give us more update on various camera ... thnx again .. keep going . :)
How good is the GPS? 1) Does it record wrong GPS data instead of leaving it blank when no GPS signal available? 2) How long does it take to locate GPS when it has just started up (outdoor in perfect condition)? 3) Does the GPS work in less perfect condition, e.g. balcony, in small lanes etc? Thanks
Can you zoom as you're recording video? And if so, is there 'noise' when you do so? The sony I have now (cybershot H55) has an annoying noise that drowns the sound as I zoom, therefore causes a dead silence in playback at that moment of zoom. My Sony prior to that didn't do that so i want to make sure I don't have that if I buy this one. The selling point for me is the viewfinder here :) Thank you!
Yeah you can zoom while recording. It has a very faint sound but you won't be able to hear it if you're in a place where there is a lot of ambient sound like the street.
thanks for the great review. as always I held off on the HX60Vand here is the 90V. think I will hold off again while I got a steal on the HX20V. so right now no need to update at all. I will if I find a steal of a deal $350.00 HX90v
I actually bought one today after watching your review just yesterday. I haven't played with the settings yet, but after trying out the default auto mode and the second auto mode, it does take descent pictures for sure. The video though, if you're looking for a good video shooting camera, look away.
Alq I'm going to south Africa and will be taking lots of pictures and some videos, just if the animals etc do you think the video is good enough for that?
Nice review John, thanks I've just suscribed to your channel but I have a little question, now that the Sony RX100 Mark1 has an affordable price, which one do you recommend between DSC-HX90V and RX100 M1?. Thanks
Back in 2011 I bought the HX9 (before the Tsunami) and still today, I'm amazed with the portability and the quality, both still & video, of this camera. Since your instructive video (as ALL of them are) on this new HX90, I feel that I could profit on the lower price after a year on the market. Now, since I'm a declared camera hoarder, I want to know if the quality, especially on video, is going to upgrade. Because John, the quality of video on these little Cybershots equals and surpasses that of some cameras twice their price. Would you recommend this new HX90 to upgrade my video? Thanks for your valuable time. Keep that dog happy, please.
It would be better in terms of stills and videos, especially when it comes to low light compared to the HX9. The video side has a better codec which will mean better quality too! Definitely a good time to buy one if you're looking for an upgrade. And yes! I will keep that dog happy hehe.
Is this camera good for street casual street photography? I will be in the market soon for a compact street and scenery/ landscape photography so I'm kinda looking for a compact camera in the budget side that's kind of all around. Thanks for the info. I will be subscribing. I was also looking at the Sony WX500
Hi John! We are thinking about buying a new compact camera (we have already a reflex one) and we have could see the features of the "Sony dschx90vb.ce3" in your video ;) But what do you think about the "Sony dscwx500b.ce3"? It seems there are not too much difference. Thank you!
Is the viewfinder, the GPS, the control ring on the lens. Those are the main differences. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like time lapse is available for both cameras. There isn't anything you can add to the camera to improved audio. You can record sound separately using an audio device and sync it later on in post but I think that it would be too much effort.
Hi @john sison, thanks for you're reviews!!! I want to buy a compact camera for wild life in Afrika. The camera therefor has to perform well in twilight/dusk. Now I can't choose between the Sony Cyber-shot HX60V and the HX90V. What's the asset to the HX90V? Is the image quality better in the dusk?
+Cesar B I don't have that camera anymore unfortunately, so I wouldn't be able to do any comparisons but its definitely improved quite a bit since that camera.
im looking for a camera for a beginner and for photos. would you recommend this? given the camera quality, it doesn't seem amazing! and I often find the smaller cameras like these require a very steady hand otherwise I get a blurry photo??!?! thanks x
Hi John. Ive just purchased one of these yesterday as I do a bit of blogging for fun and found the pics using my phone were quite average. Unfortunately Im a complete novice when it comes to photography. I can pic a photo - but need a bit of guidance through the technical side of things. Do you have or can you recommend anything I can watch as a beginner? Cheers Lizzy
Which would you recommend? Sony DSC-HX90 or Sony HX60? I have now seen both of your videos about the two cameras, and I find it very difficult to decide which one to those. I'm travelling with a backpack for three month in South-East Asia and under these conditions I know there is a chance to lose the camera. I know the Sony HX60 is cheaper than HX90, but is quality of the pictures that different? Or is it the ''selfie-function'' and stuff like that you paying extra for? I hope you can help me :) - Frida
+Fjr The quality is slightly better but you're also paying more for the hardware like the viewfinder and the flip screen and extra controls. To be honest, I would go for the HX90.
Hi @john sison, thanks for your review. I'm deciding between the Sony Cybershop DSC HX90 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC ZS60. What's your opinion on the 2?
Hi John, Thanks for the video. Can HX90V a good replacement of Sony@55? I am bit tired of heavy cameras and looking for compact camera with reasonable price. I am bit worried about manual settings as I love taking night pictures with manual mode. Looking forward to hearing from you. Best wishes, Saqib
I don't understand the point of the viewfinder? I have a HX50V and I've never once had an issue with seeing the screen even in direct sunlight. Just turn the brightness up. It runs the battery down faster, but how long are you going to be in direct sunlight?
+TheRealConcertKing Yeah some people don't need to have a viewfinder but its a good option for people who want it to help compose their shots or still have trouble looking at an LCD screen even if the brightness is turned all the way up.
John Sison I mean if it's a legitimate issue that people need it for and it helps them, that's great. But for me personally, I would rather have the mi-shoe and no EVF because I imagine it could greatly reduce the cost. But I'm not in charge of the design so it doesn't matter. It seems like the audio on the HX90V is pretty bad because they've downgraded the microphones, too. Probably to make room for the EVF.
+TheRealConcertKing - Viewfinders help the photographer avoid looking like a zombie with his hands way out front of the body looking at a dinky 3-inch screen. The EVF image is also much larger overall in appearance, oddly enough. More private too. Adds an extra support for handheld shutter speeds below 30. There you go, a few reasons why some of us like them. For me, I actually never use the LCD except for rare instances when taking pics near the ground or the selfie thing, maybe when capturing a stealth shot trying to avoid the subject(s) getting all weird about having their pic taken. Otherwise, EVF always. If only able to have one, obviously with me it would be a viewfinder.
***** "dinky" 3 inch screen? "Hands way out in front"? How the fuck do you use a camera? Looking at a big screen while holding the camera at a normal distance, or in front of your face, like a normal person, is far less cumbersome than holding the camera to your face, close one eye, look at a 0.00000001 inch screen. Sounds like you're using it to take a lot of creepy pictures of people without their knowledge. On this type of camera, it is completely unnecessary. If you need a viewfinder, there are plenty of other options out there. I would still rather have a hot-shoe and a lower price than some relic of the past that 0.01% of users will ever use.
+TheRealConcertKing - If only 0.01% of uses wanted a viewfinder you may rest assured that nether Sony or Panasonic would have included them in their latest top-of-the-line compacts. Maybe it is in fact your desired hot shoe that is less popular. Neither is the viewfinder so small as you depict. All bridge cameras have an EVF around the same dimensions. Either way, you still look like a zombie holding up that camera. As for taing pictures of people, I used to be a newspaper photographer. Back then, people loved having their pics taken. And they made for great outcomes. Everything changed after Democrats flooded the land with perverts and terrorist creeps. You turning the time-proven art into something creepy probably reveals more of your mind than that of others. Regardless, I was merely trying to offer another view in a friendly way. Why you went from there into sounding like an arrogant criticizing jerk is rather eerie.
Hi John, three things I want to know about the Sony DSC-HX90V. First, is the battery level shown in percentage (like most smartphones) or is it shown by antennae? Second, if I want to take a video, what is the maximum length of the video in terms of number of minutes? Please elaborate the copyright issue. Third, does the DSC-HX90V support 64 GB card like SF-64uz or SF-64ux? What I personally feel about the DSC-HX90V though I have not purchased it that there is no need of a view finder or the flip screen. If at all there is a flip screen, it has to be falling down (hinge at the bottom) or moving sideways (hinge at side). Because, apart from the selphie, you may want to take a snap holding the camera at your eye level or above eye level. You don’t generally take a snap holding the camera at 1.5 feet below your eye level. To add more, the flip screen makes taking out the camera or putting the camera back in the camera pouch a bit awkward and complicated. The viewfinder is a feature that need not be present, as you already have a good display screen. Because in your review itself, you have yourself spoken very little about the viewfinder or the flip screen, just one statement for each. Also, Sony has unnecessarily made this camera 10-15% smaller just to proclaim that it is the smallest camera with 30X optical zoom. So I feel these three factors have only added to the cost without adding any advantage as such. One feature that the DSC-HX90V lacks is the light exposure, which was present in the DSC- HX60V. So that sumps that it does not make sense in buying the DSC-HX90V, as I find that the DSC-HX60V a better option even if it was released earlier. Just to add to it, I already have Kodak camera with 10 Mega-pixel camera with 10X optical zoom. So I’m not buying the DSC-HX90V and I’m anxiously waiting for the predecessor to the same, which I hope is back of standard size but with more features.
+Harish Gadgil No it doesn't show the battery percentage. It shows it in bars. 29min is the most it can take before it cuts off. There is no copyright issue? Those cards are supported.
Hi John, I need to take decision which camera should I buy? In my budget I have following options & need to choose from these. I need to take casual snaps with DSLR like quality but it should be handy to carry in travelling. 1. Sony rx 100 i 2. canon g9x 3. sony hx 90v 4. sony wx500. Please let me know your view which shall I buy ? If you have any other options in the price segment of $300-$400. may be if I missed cameras from brand like samsung, fujifilm, panasonic & nikon.
thank you john!! I am thinking about buying a sony dsc hx80 for my vlogs, filming and photography, and as the hx90 is very similar to the hx80, this was super, super helpful!! do you know the exact differences between the hx80 and hx90?? thanks again!
You're welcome! Its strange, it has the same specs and size and weight but the only difference is that the HX80 has no GPS. That looks about it really.
This review was really helpful, but I still have one question. Does the camera also shoot in RAW or does it only shoot in JPEG? I’d love to hear from you.
Hi John, i'm trying to compare the HX90V and the WX500. I'll looking to replace my old compact camera for casual photos with friends/on holidays etc and don't need any professional use out of it. Which would you recommend? Is the (£50 approx.) difference in price worth it for the HX90?
How do you compare this camera against the dsc HX60. The 60 seems simpler to use and I like the exposure dial. The 90 has the view finder and the selfie screen. What else is important?
+Tom Bass You have a different lens. The new model has a Zeiss lens and the older one had a G series lens. You also have a control ring on the lens to change settings too.
the audio on that camera isnt the greatest i am really wanting a new camera for vlogging and i was wandering if you could buy a external mic for the camera? and if so where
+tristen vlogs You can't unfortunately unless you buy a separate device that can record audio and sync it later in post but that would be a bit of hassle.
Hi John. I currently have an HX20V and have been fairly pleased with the low light shots. You mentioned (and I have seen in another review) that the low light ability is not great on the HX90V. Would you know if it is worse than on the 20, just the same or better? Many thanks
+Aniket Banerjee I'd definitely go with the RX100. For most applications that amount of zoom will be sufficient plus the quality and low light performance will be much better.
Hi John, Awesome video! I just bought the camera and was wondering where can I see any a5100 tutorials regarding all its features? I am very new at this camera world experience and I know very little about it. So I am pretty much just trying to self learn this camera on my own.
Albert Joshua Vallejo I don't have a video tutorial on that camera but I guess if you simply search Sony a5100 tutorial in Google there may be some tips and lessons how to use it. I can answer some basic questions on it if you have any.
Thanks for the great review John! I've got a Sony Nex 5t which I LOVE. But even though it has a quite handy size, when using my tele lens (Sony SEL 55-210) I need a bigger bag and it isn't that lightweight anymore. So I'm searching for another camera which should be very small but still with decent image quality and a good zoom range to take with me most of the time. The Sony DSC-HX90V sounds pretty suitable for travelling, concerts, etc when I can't or don't want to take my Nex 5t with me. What do you think? Would it also be your choice? And if so, would you buy the HX90V, the HX90 or the WX500? Thanks a lot in advance! x
ReLa79 If it were me I would go with the HX90. The difference between the HX90 and the HX90V has GPS (V means it has GPS). If you need GPS go with the HX90V if not, just the HX90. I prefer having a viewfinder also.
Great review John. I've been watching multiple camera reviews as i want to purchase a multipurpose camera under $600 AU. I'm currently deciding between the Sony HX90V, the Panasonic TZ70, the Panasonic GF7 and the Olympus E-PL7. I want something that is lightweight and purse friendly without requiring me to purchase extra lenses. Whatever camera i purchase, i'll be using it for casual photography, random shots out and about, taking pictures for my photo journal (of products and purchases) and the very odd vlog video. It's a bit hard to make a decision as i love the zoom in the compact but i'm not 100% sure if the image quality would meet the standards of a photo journal. Do you have any suggestions? I just want one camera that'll do it all. Thanks in advance.
Stephanie O If you're looking for an all in one camera, the HX90 is definitely the one at the top of the lists of camera I would consider. The Panasonic TZ70 sits below it in my opinion.
+Wawldl BC There is a big difference in zoom. The RX100 is 3.6x vs 30x zoom on the HX90. In terms of low light performance the RX100 is a much better camera. I would probably recommend the RX100 more for its low light performance.
+calis krit The G7X would be the better option in this instance but the G7X is a higher end camera. A camera that you would compare to that model would be the RX100M3/RX100M4.
Thnaks a lot for the review John. Could you offer some advice? The main things I want are thin (put in my pocket); aperture control; and some zoom. I am thinking between the following and for others' sake I'll put the amount of zoom and the thickness of the cameras: -Sony DSC-HX90 35.5mm thick; zoom x 30 -Panasonic Lumix DSC-ZS100 44.3mm thick; zoom x 10 -Canon G7 X 40.4 mm thick; zoom x 4.2 I know the Sony DSCRX100 range have better image quality and low light performance than the HX90. Thinnest DSCRX100 with wifi seems to be type II, at 38.3mm. However I am worried about the 3.6 x zoom (or 2.9x on the mark IV). The Panasonic and Canon have a 1 inch sensor same as RX100 right? Would you say they are similar in terms of image quality and low light performance compared to RX100? What do you think of them? I am liking the idea of 4.2x zoom of the Canon over the RX100 range if the quality is similar. And for more zoom (if it turns out to be worth it), the 10x zoom of the Panasonic sounds even better, and may be enough if the image quality and low light performance are significantly better than the HX90. Your thoughts on this would be grateful appreciated!
+Justin Senryu The panasonic and canon would have much better quality when it comes to low light. The RX100 would be the best in low light because a lens that would be perfect for low light situations but it lacks the zoom coverage of the other two. I would probably go with the ZS100 if you need the extra zoom. Either way, in terms of quality they would be much better than the HX90.
+John Siason Does the camera focus well with optical zoom? You did a macro shot on the tree at close range, but if you were a couple of feet away and zoomed in close does the camera stay focused? I just got its little brother the wx500 and the camera will not focus when using the zoom on objects within a couple to a few feet of it, what's the point of the zoom if I have to literally be on top of the object to take a close up since the zoom won't focus.
+bullshiteshite Like all cameras they have a minimum focusing distance and when you zoom in on a subject for a close up shot it won't focus because you're changing the focal length. For macro shots its always best to have the lens zoomed all the way out and physically get in close to take those close up shots. BTW sorry for the late reply.
John Sison Better late than never, thanks. I had contacted Sony and then said that I should be able to focus regardless of the distance from the object, but then again they also tried to charge me $130 dollars for a new camera to fix the focus, so...returned the camera.
What video settings do you use/ like on the HX90v? I got the camera for both taking pictures and film a bit, but I cant seem to get my videos to look good at all. Could you give me the settings you use? Anyway good review!
Which would be better HX90V or RX100 II, I know that both are completely different. But I am looking for a new travel camera to take pictures of landscapes and portraits and more.
I would probably lean more towards the RX100 II because low light performance and overall quality is better. The HX90 is still good but just not as good.
HI SACHI! Seriously though, great review, thanks. I have a Sony DSC-TX30 which I love but obiously they don't make anymore. There's nothing like it out there--Carl Zeiss, 5x zoom, GPS, waterproof... but oh well. I might just have to lose the waterproof feature. :(
Hi, thanks for the Review! I am thinking about buying the Sony DSC HX80V. But I can't decide between the Sony or the Canon Powershot G7X, what do you think?
Hi.. i want to ask about the shutter speed. I try light painting shot with this camera but I cant success with this camera. The shutter speed can't set slow even I try on Manual mode. It can set if we set ISO Auto [Multi Frame NR] and that's not good for light painting. Any idea for light painting with this camera? Thank you.
@@JohnSisonPhotography Thanks John, I have tried it but still same. The shutter speed still unable to set slow, it still at 1/4. It always able set slow or long when ISO set at Auto Multi Frame NR 😔
Purchased this camera after watching ur video. Overall it's a good camera, but low-light videography really sucks. Do you have any suggestion for camera setting for low-light videography? Thank you.
If its low light, its tricky for any camera. What mode are you shooting in now? You can try and de noise the video in post but other than getting more lighting, its going to be tricky.
I was playing with the DSC hx50v at the store since it is close to the hx90v and currently own a canon sx280hs. I am looking to upgrade and like this camera but see the canon is a little more user friendly than the hx50v I tested. Like to set up for sports shots the symbol of the man running explained it would set up to compose the shot quicker than normal for fast moving objects while the canon shoots multiple shots at one time to get for example someone playing sports say shooting or batting a ball. Where are these modes on the Sony since the dial up top does not display these modes like the canons do? I little different set up I guess. Thanks!
Two other very interesting features. Has a totally silent shutter mode and a burst rate of 10fps. Travels well. I've had the camera for 3 months and have been very impressed.
It nice to find a review which takes in most of the camera features and explains it in a mater of fact content. I have had the HX90V for 1 1/2 years and the HX50V for a year before that. It is a terrific camera and has features I am still learning to use. Be sure to keep the firmware up to date as Sony has made a number of enhancements. Perhaps in a different video you can go over the custom Fn settings and custom push buttons which really add a lot to speed and ease of access of this camera. I also think demonstrating the white balance with a grey card or the temperature K setting would assist people shooting in less then a sunny day. After doing this with mine, my pictures were much improved especially in a dark green forest.
I have brought this camera for travel to Turkey, it is really good!
Good country to travel :D
I just ordered online after this review video in 2019. Thank you.
Oooo nice!! Enjoy your new camera!
I got this camera yesterday for my birthday it is very very good I love it I recommend it for anyone who wants a good camera.
Nice review.
I especially like the demonstration of the the viewfinder with how you showed the viewfinder expands.
I just got my Mum to get a RX100. The range is limited but I think that faster lens and bigger sensor will offer better iq. Have you directly compared the two cameras?
Great review, and I really liked the look of this video! A little brighter and more colorful to me. Thanks for the content!
The bad part about selfie is that a lot of times, you just don't have all the controls of what's going on right BEHIND you.
5:54 Sachi~! No more self-cleaning in public~! Hahahaaa, just kidding. Great review. Thnx.
I'm on a budget and I'm genuinely unsure whether I would like this camera or not. I was considering the much older Lumix FZ70 or the FZ200, but at the same time, I've been fascinated by the Sony RX100s, so this, to me, might be the next best thing...
This guys has 10 different accents... you’re a legend!
Great video as always John - happy to see this vide was longer - you do such a nice job I often miss that some of the videos have not been longer and bit more detailed -
I do have the HX50v and of course a must have but it could use some updates - so now I am happy to see the successor is thinner - and Yes EVF which is awesome - as EVF is so often needed on a sunny day - I rather have one that is not super good vs not having one at all - Also very very glad to see that the menu system is now the same as the rest - it was just stupid how they and one for DSLRs and then another for NEX and another for their small point and shoot cameras - So a real killer super zoom in a tiny package - just wish it recorded in RAW which I guess is my only drawback besides my Standard Complain about Sony cameras and that is No Touch LCD / Touch Shutter - Sony makes millions of devices with Touch LCD and the world uses Touch LCD - so why not on their cameras ?? - Panasonic does the best combo I think of Touch LCD / Touch Shutter but also buttons and Dials - Samsung has a great Touch system but not as well organized and often not enough dials and buttons -
The A6000 and A7xx are doing better now with more buttons and better designed menu but Still No Touch LCD - I guess we will never see it on a Sony and of course never on a Fuji, i think it is against their religion :) So I think I will be upgrading my HX50v now
This camera external mic supported???
bought this camera in 2015 and still using it, Great all round camera,
Good to hear you're still enjoying that camera 😉
Damn, that 30X zoom makes this tempting.
I was thinking of this camera as one candidate for an upcoming Canada-Alaska cruise at the end of this summer, but their is one design feature that negated my considering this camera. It is the popup EVF. It's a design that requires one to pop up EVF, then pull it back towards you every time you want to use it. Then, you need to reverse the process each time to tuck it away. I think that is a very poor design. For that reason, sorry Sony, this time I am thinking of Panasonic's offering, the TZ-70. (ZS50 I think for folks over in the U.S.). It has a fixed EVF as well as one would normally expect. I have the Alpha 6000 as well, but I want something that will give me zoom on the occasions I want to use zoom. Alternatively, I could consider the HX400V which does have a properly fixed EVF and provides even more zoom out to 1200mm.
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well..john .. this video really help me to find the pros nd cons of the sony hx 90 v nd u make me feel to buy this camera... nd also hlp me to use it .. thnx a lot maan ... i hpe u vl give us more update on various camera ... thnx again .. keep going . :)
How good is the GPS?
1) Does it record wrong GPS data instead of leaving it blank when no GPS signal available?
2) How long does it take to locate GPS when it has just started up (outdoor in perfect condition)?
3) Does the GPS work in less perfect condition, e.g. balcony, in small lanes etc?
Thanks
Can you zoom as you're recording video? And if so, is there 'noise' when you do so? The sony I have now (cybershot H55) has an annoying noise that drowns the sound as I zoom, therefore causes a dead silence in playback at that moment of zoom. My Sony prior to that didn't do that so i want to make sure I don't have that if I buy this one. The selling point for me is the viewfinder here :) Thank you!
Yeah you can zoom while recording. It has a very faint sound but you won't be able to hear it if you're in a place where there is a lot of ambient sound like the street.
Thanks John, you have confirmed that this is to be my next camera.
You're welcome. Glad to hear my video helped you out :)
thanks for the great review. as always I held off on the HX60Vand here is the 90V. think I will hold off again while I got a steal on the HX20V. so right now no need to update at all. I will if I find a steal of a deal $350.00 HX90v
Your reviews are very informative and helps a lot. Thank you
Thank you! Appreciate it! :)
What setting do you use to take pictures in very bright light outside with hx90v?
To be honest if it were me with the HX90 I would just be shooting in Auto because the camera can do a very good job in that setting.
if i just want to use the camera for taking photo and video which one do you recomend? hx90 or wx500? thank you!!
With this camera, can you video record in manual focus?
I actually bought one today after watching your review just yesterday. I haven't played with the settings yet, but after trying out the default auto mode and the second auto mode, it does take descent pictures for sure. The video though, if you're looking for a good video shooting camera, look away.
Alq I'm going to south Africa and will be taking lots of pictures and some videos, just if the animals etc do you think the video is good enough for that?
Alq the video is actually good for a concert because ive seen one where it was shot by this camera and it was really good
This is amazing little 30x optical zoom camera i got one and loving it, but i m thinking of getting the Cyber-shot rx10 ii
Your video is excellent ! It was exactly what I was looking for !
+Les Carnets de Clara Thank you! Great to hear that my video helped you =.)
awesome vid John, thanks for sharing :)
Nice review. Would have liked some still shot examples and an image quality comparison with RX100.
Nice review John, thanks I've just suscribed to your channel but I have a little question, now that the Sony RX100 Mark1 has an affordable price, which one do you recommend between DSC-HX90V and RX100 M1?. Thanks
Differences between this and the RX100 series? Hello?
great review! this was very helpful
thank you so much for your reviews they are very usefull!!
Had the WX500 and loved it, but Sony has a sale on eBay and just bought the HX90 for $330.
For the money ($330) you can't beat it.
Back in 2011 I bought the HX9 (before the Tsunami) and still today, I'm amazed with the portability and the quality, both still & video, of this camera.
Since your instructive video (as ALL of them are) on this new HX90, I feel that I could profit on the lower price after a year on the market. Now, since I'm a declared camera hoarder, I want to know if the quality, especially on video, is going to upgrade. Because John, the quality of video on these little Cybershots equals and surpasses that of some cameras twice their price.
Would you recommend this new HX90 to upgrade my video?
Thanks for your valuable time.
Keep that dog happy, please.
It would be better in terms of stills and videos, especially when it comes to low light compared to the HX9. The video side has a better codec which will mean better quality too! Definitely a good time to buy one if you're looking for an upgrade. And yes! I will keep that dog happy hehe.
Thanks John!
You're a kind of a guy who keeps us tuned.
Keep on sharing!!
Greetings!
Hehe thanks for the kind words! :)
I set the date and time, but it does not appear on the photo. Can this be done, and if so, how (be very specific please). Thank you..
Video looks good, audio is just like many other cameras not that good without external mic
Is this camera good for street casual street photography? I will be in the market soon for a compact street and scenery/ landscape photography so I'm kinda looking for a compact camera in the budget side that's kind of all around. Thanks for the info. I will be subscribing. I was also looking at the Sony WX500
Wonderful. Very helpful overview.
Thank you for the video
Hi John!
We are thinking about buying a new compact camera (we have already a reflex one) and we have could see the features of the "Sony dschx90vb.ce3" in your video ;) But what do you think about the "Sony dscwx500b.ce3"? It seems there are not too much difference.
Thank you!
By the way, can you make video lapse? Thanks.
Is the viewfinder, the GPS, the control ring on the lens. Those are the main differences. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like time lapse is available for both cameras. There isn't anything you can add to the camera to improved audio. You can record sound separately using an audio device and sync it later on in post but I think that it would be too much effort.
yes, it is. Thank you for the answer! ;)
Hi @john sison, thanks for you're reviews!!!
I want to buy a compact camera for wild life in Afrika. The camera therefor has to perform well in twilight/dusk. Now I can't choose between the Sony Cyber-shot HX60V and the HX90V. What's the asset to the HX90V? Is the image quality better in the dusk?
Thank you, John.
I have an old HX9V I would love to see a comparison of shots to see how much this series has been improved.
+Cesar B I don't have that camera anymore unfortunately, so I wouldn't be able to do any comparisons but its definitely improved quite a bit since that camera.
Fair enough, what about a comparison against the competition like the Panasonic ZS50
+Cesar B That camera didn't reach Australia :(
Hi John, do you know if you can display a time/ date stamp whilst videoing?
im looking for a camera for a beginner and for photos. would you recommend this? given the camera quality, it doesn't seem amazing! and I often find the smaller cameras like these require a very steady hand otherwise I get a blurry photo??!?! thanks x
I dont know what dslr camera should i choose between nikon d3300,canon eos700d for video pls help me
Hi John. Ive just purchased one of these yesterday as I do a bit of blogging for fun and found the pics using my phone were quite average. Unfortunately Im a complete novice when it comes to photography. I can pic a photo - but need a bit of guidance through the technical side of things. Do you have or can you recommend anything I can watch as a beginner? Cheers Lizzy
Which would you recommend? Sony DSC-HX90 or Sony HX60?
I have now seen both of your videos about the two cameras, and I find it very difficult to decide which one to those.
I'm travelling with a backpack for three month in South-East Asia and under these conditions I know there is a chance to lose the camera. I know the Sony HX60 is cheaper than HX90, but is quality of the pictures that different? Or is it the ''selfie-function'' and stuff like that you paying extra for?
I hope you can help me :)
- Frida
+Fjr The quality is slightly better but you're also paying more for the hardware like the viewfinder and the flip screen and extra controls. To be honest, I would go for the HX90.
Hi.. i just bought this camera.. i want to ask if this able to shot slow motion video? If it is able? How? Thank you
Hi @john sison, thanks for your review. I'm deciding between the Sony Cybershop DSC HX90 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC ZS60. What's your opinion on the 2?
To be honest, I can't give you my proper opinion because I haven't used the Panasonic camera.
Hi John,
Thanks for the video.
Can HX90V a good replacement of Sony@55? I am bit tired of heavy cameras and looking for compact camera with reasonable price. I am bit worried about manual settings as I love taking night pictures with manual mode.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Best wishes,
Saqib
Great job on the video!!
I don't understand the point of the viewfinder? I have a HX50V and I've never once had an issue with seeing the screen even in direct sunlight. Just turn the brightness up. It runs the battery down faster, but how long are you going to be in direct sunlight?
+TheRealConcertKing Yeah some people don't need to have a viewfinder but its a good option for people who want it to help compose their shots or still have trouble looking at an LCD screen even if the brightness is turned all the way up.
John Sison I mean if it's a legitimate issue that people need it for and it helps them, that's great. But for me personally, I would rather have the mi-shoe and no EVF because I imagine it could greatly reduce the cost. But I'm not in charge of the design so it doesn't matter. It seems like the audio on the HX90V is pretty bad because they've downgraded the microphones, too. Probably to make room for the EVF.
+TheRealConcertKing - Viewfinders help the photographer avoid looking like a zombie with his hands way out front of the body looking at a dinky 3-inch screen. The EVF image is also much larger overall in appearance, oddly enough. More private too. Adds an extra support for handheld shutter speeds below 30. There you go, a few reasons why some of us like them.
For me, I actually never use the LCD except for rare instances when taking pics near the ground or the selfie thing, maybe when capturing a stealth shot trying to avoid the subject(s) getting all weird about having their pic taken. Otherwise, EVF always. If only able to have one, obviously with me it would be a viewfinder.
***** "dinky" 3 inch screen? "Hands way out in front"? How the fuck do you use a camera? Looking at a big screen while holding the camera at a normal distance, or in front of your face, like a normal person, is far less cumbersome than holding the camera to your face, close one eye, look at a 0.00000001 inch screen. Sounds like you're using it to take a lot of creepy pictures of people without their knowledge. On this type of camera, it is completely unnecessary. If you need a viewfinder, there are plenty of other options out there. I would still rather have a hot-shoe and a lower price than some relic of the past that 0.01% of users will ever use.
+TheRealConcertKing - If only 0.01% of uses wanted a viewfinder you may rest assured that nether Sony or Panasonic would have included them in their latest top-of-the-line compacts. Maybe it is in fact your desired hot shoe that is less popular.
Neither is the viewfinder so small as you depict. All bridge cameras have an EVF around the same dimensions. Either way, you still look like a zombie holding up that camera.
As for taing pictures of people, I used to be a newspaper photographer. Back then, people loved having their pics taken. And they made for great outcomes. Everything changed after Democrats flooded the land with perverts and terrorist creeps. You turning the time-proven art into something creepy probably reveals more of your mind than that of others.
Regardless, I was merely trying to offer another view in a friendly way. Why you went from there into sounding like an arrogant criticizing jerk is rather eerie.
GETTING ONE!!!! THANKS JOHN!!!
+Red Tiger You're welcome! :D
Hi John, three things I want to know about the Sony DSC-HX90V.
First, is the battery level shown in percentage (like most smartphones) or is it shown by antennae?
Second, if I want to take a video, what is the maximum length of the video in terms of number of minutes? Please elaborate the copyright issue.
Third, does the DSC-HX90V support 64 GB card like SF-64uz or SF-64ux?
What I personally feel about the DSC-HX90V though I have not purchased it that there is no need of a view finder or the flip screen. If at all there is a flip screen, it has to be falling down (hinge at the bottom) or moving sideways (hinge at side). Because, apart from the selphie, you may want to take a snap holding the camera at your eye level or above eye level. You don’t generally take a snap holding the camera at 1.5 feet below your eye level. To add more, the flip screen makes taking out the camera or putting the camera back in the camera pouch a bit awkward and complicated. The viewfinder is a feature that need not be present, as you already have a good display screen.
Because in your review itself, you have yourself spoken very little about the viewfinder or the flip screen, just one statement for each.
Also, Sony has unnecessarily made this camera 10-15% smaller just to proclaim that it is the smallest camera with 30X optical zoom. So I feel these three factors have only added to the cost without adding any advantage as such.
One feature that the DSC-HX90V lacks is the light exposure, which was present in the DSC-
HX60V. So that sumps that it does not make sense in buying the DSC-HX90V, as I find that the DSC-HX60V a better option even if it was released earlier.
Just to add to it, I already have Kodak camera with 10 Mega-pixel camera with 10X optical zoom. So I’m not buying the DSC-HX90V and I’m anxiously waiting for the predecessor to the same, which I hope is back of standard size but with more features.
+Harish Gadgil No it doesn't show the battery percentage. It shows it in bars. 29min is the most it can take before it cuts off. There is no copyright issue? Those cards are supported.
How well will the camera do taking video at a football game. It would be in a high school sized field / stands. Thanks!
Hi John, I need to take decision which camera should I buy? In my budget I have following options & need to choose from these. I need to take casual snaps with DSLR like quality but it should be handy to carry in travelling.
1. Sony rx 100 i
2. canon g9x
3. sony hx 90v
4. sony wx500.
Please let me know your view which shall I buy ? If you have any other options in the price segment of $300-$400. may be if I missed cameras from brand like samsung, fujifilm, panasonic & nikon.
+Harshal Kulkarni The G9X is probably the best option out of that bunch. Everything else I would suggest would be more expensive.
Great review. Thanks!
Hi, are you sure if you can charge the camera with the lateral usb port? Thanks
thank you john!! I am thinking about buying a sony dsc hx80 for my vlogs, filming and photography, and as the hx90 is very similar to the hx80, this was super, super helpful!! do you know the exact differences between the hx80 and hx90?? thanks again!
You're welcome! Its strange, it has the same specs and size and weight but the only difference is that the HX80 has no GPS. That looks about it really.
This review was really helpful, but I still have one question. Does the camera also shoot in RAW or does it only shoot in JPEG? I’d love to hear from you.
JPEG only. No RAW on this camera.
Great video. can you take pictures at the same time taking a video?
What is a good camera for filming action sports? (Not too expensive) now i have a gopro hero 3.
Hi John, i'm trying to compare the HX90V and the WX500. I'll looking to replace my old compact camera for casual photos with friends/on holidays etc and don't need any professional use out of it. Which would you recommend? Is the (£50 approx.) difference in price worth it for the HX90?
+Hannah M If you like the grip and think you are going to be using the built in viewfinder, then yes, I would say its worth it.
Can I take deep effect photos from long distance from camera? Please suggest which camera is best for such shot
How do you compare this camera against the dsc HX60. The 60 seems simpler to use and I like the exposure dial. The 90 has the view finder and the selfie screen. What else is important?
+Tom Bass You have a different lens. The new model has a Zeiss lens and the older one had a G series lens. You also have a control ring on the lens to change settings too.
the audio on that camera isnt the greatest i am really wanting a new camera for vlogging and i was wandering if you could buy a external mic for the camera? and if so where
+tristen vlogs You can't unfortunately unless you buy a separate device that can record audio and sync it later in post but that would be a bit of hassle.
is it useful for wildlife and environment photography
Can you compare to the RX100 ? Mark 1,2,3 ?! The Mark 4 is way to expensive to compare!
Ghostina1 I'll see if I can do that :)
+John Sison That is exactly what im looking for as well.
Great review. Thanks
Is there a microphone out there that I can buy to use with this camera to do videos
Hi John. I currently have an HX20V and have been fairly pleased with the low light shots. You mentioned (and I have seen in another review) that the low light ability is not great on the HX90V. Would you know if it is worse than on the 20, just the same or better? Many thanks
+Toby Acton I would say its slightly better.
+Aniket Banerjee I'd definitely go with the RX100. For most applications that amount of zoom will be sufficient plus the quality and low light performance will be much better.
The images that you put in the video, were they Made with the Sony dsc-hx90v?
Yes they were 🙂
Hi John,
Awesome video! I just bought the camera and was wondering where can I see any a5100 tutorials regarding all its features? I am very new at this camera world experience and I know very little about it. So I am pretty much just trying to self learn this camera on my own.
Albert Joshua Vallejo I don't have a video tutorial on that camera but I guess if you simply search Sony a5100 tutorial in Google there may be some tips and lessons how to use it. I can answer some basic questions on it if you have any.
Is it good to shoot videos in windy areas like hilltops?
Thanks for the review. In comparison to Sony A5000, which do you think is superior?
+artoflife X The A5000 would be the better camera in terms of quality and low light performance.
Thanks for the great review John! I've got a Sony Nex 5t which I LOVE. But even though it has a quite handy size, when using my tele lens (Sony SEL 55-210) I need a bigger bag and it isn't that lightweight anymore. So I'm searching for another camera which should be very small but still with decent image quality and a good zoom range to take with me most of the time. The Sony DSC-HX90V sounds pretty suitable for travelling, concerts, etc when I can't or don't want to take my Nex 5t with me. What do you think? Would it also be your choice? And if so, would you buy the HX90V, the HX90 or the WX500? Thanks a lot in advance! x
ReLa79 If it were me I would go with the HX90. The difference between the HX90 and the HX90V has GPS (V means it has GPS). If you need GPS go with the HX90V if not, just the HX90. I prefer having a viewfinder also.
Thanks a lot! I'll buy the HX90 :)
Great review John. I've been watching multiple camera reviews as i want to purchase a multipurpose camera under $600 AU. I'm currently deciding between the Sony HX90V, the Panasonic TZ70, the Panasonic GF7 and the Olympus E-PL7. I want something that is lightweight and purse friendly without requiring me to purchase extra lenses. Whatever camera i purchase, i'll be using it for casual photography, random shots out and about, taking pictures for my photo journal (of products and purchases) and the very odd vlog video. It's a bit hard to make a decision as i love the zoom in the compact but i'm not 100% sure if the image quality would meet the standards of a photo journal. Do you have any suggestions? I just want one camera that'll do it all. Thanks in advance.
Stephanie O If you're looking for an all in one camera, the HX90 is definitely the one at the top of the lists of camera I would consider. The Panasonic TZ70 sits below it in my opinion.
Would you recommend the HX90V for concerts or is the RX100 m1 since it takes better photos on low light? What about the zoom?
+Wawldl BC There is a big difference in zoom. The RX100 is 3.6x vs 30x zoom on the HX90. In terms of low light performance the RX100 is a much better camera. I would probably recommend the RX100 more for its low light performance.
Which would you recommend this camera or the Canon gx7? :)
+calis krit The G7X would be the better option in this instance but the G7X is a higher end camera. A camera that you would compare to that model would be the RX100M3/RX100M4.
Thank you for replying my comment! :)
That's okay, since I have a dslr ( Nikon D7100 with Sigma 18-35mm 1.8)
3 HX-V90'S FOR THE SAME MONEY!!
Hi! Does the remote viewfinder also work for taking videos?
Today I bought this cam but can u tell me which mode is good for video blog in low light situation?
Thnaks a lot for the review John. Could you offer some advice? The main things I want are thin (put in my pocket); aperture control; and some zoom. I am thinking between the following and for others' sake I'll put the amount of zoom and the thickness of the cameras:
-Sony DSC-HX90 35.5mm thick; zoom x 30
-Panasonic Lumix DSC-ZS100 44.3mm thick; zoom x 10
-Canon G7 X 40.4 mm thick; zoom x 4.2
I know the Sony DSCRX100 range have better image quality and low light performance than the HX90. Thinnest DSCRX100 with wifi seems to be type II, at 38.3mm. However I am worried about the 3.6 x zoom (or 2.9x on the mark IV).
The Panasonic and Canon have a 1 inch sensor same as RX100 right? Would you say they are similar in terms of image quality and low light performance compared to RX100? What do you think of them? I am liking the idea of 4.2x zoom of the Canon over the RX100 range if the quality is similar.
And for more zoom (if it turns out to be worth it), the 10x zoom of the Panasonic sounds even better, and may be enough if the image quality and low light performance are significantly better than the HX90.
Your thoughts on this would be grateful appreciated!
+Justin Senryu The panasonic and canon would have much better quality when it comes to low light. The RX100 would be the best in low light because a lens that would be perfect for low light situations but it lacks the zoom coverage of the other two. I would probably go with the ZS100 if you need the extra zoom. Either way, in terms of quality they would be much better than the HX90.
+John Sison Thanks a lot John!
+John Siason Does the camera focus well with optical zoom? You did a macro shot on the tree at close range, but if you were a couple of feet away and zoomed in close does the camera stay focused? I just got its little brother the wx500 and the camera will not focus when using the zoom on objects within a couple to a few feet of it, what's the point of the zoom if I have to literally be on top of the object to take a close up since the zoom won't focus.
+bullshiteshite Like all cameras they have a minimum focusing distance and when you zoom in on a subject for a close up shot it won't focus because you're changing the focal length. For macro shots its always best to have the lens zoomed all the way out and physically get in close to take those close up shots. BTW sorry for the late reply.
John Sison Better late than never, thanks. I had contacted Sony and then said that I should be able to focus regardless of the distance from the object, but then again they also tried to charge me $130 dollars for a new camera to fix the focus, so...returned the camera.
What video settings do you use/ like on the HX90v? I got the camera for both taking pictures and film a bit, but I cant seem to get my videos to look good at all. Could you give me the settings you use? Anyway good review!
I would shoot in XAVCS at 25p/24p.
Thank you so much! Will try it asap!
Which would be better HX90V or RX100 II, I know that both are completely different. But I am looking for a new travel camera to take pictures of landscapes and portraits and more.
I would probably lean more towards the RX100 II because low light performance and overall quality is better. The HX90 is still good but just not as good.
HI SACHI!
Seriously though, great review, thanks. I have a Sony DSC-TX30 which I love but obiously they don't make anymore. There's nothing like it out there--Carl Zeiss, 5x zoom, GPS, waterproof... but oh well. I might just have to lose the waterproof feature. :(
Haha she says hi back :P
You're welcome! Yeah its a shame they don't make waterproof cameras anymore.
Best compact camera now? (Same price range as hx90v)
Hi, thanks for the Review! I am thinking about buying the Sony DSC HX80V. But I can't decide between the Sony or the Canon Powershot G7X, what do you think?
The canon g7x is amazing it gets the job done, both are amazing
Just the canon does better with low light
Hi.. i want to ask about the shutter speed. I try light painting shot with this camera but I cant success with this camera. The shutter speed can't set slow even I try on Manual mode. It can set if we set ISO Auto [Multi Frame NR] and that's not good for light painting. Any idea for light painting with this camera? Thank you.
Try shooting in S on the mode dial, set the exposure to however long you want it and dont use multi frame NR. Just use Auto ISO.
@@JohnSisonPhotography Thanks John, I have tried it but still same. The shutter speed still unable to set slow, it still at 1/4. It always able set slow or long when ISO set at Auto Multi Frame NR 😔
wanna ask either canon sx740 hs or sony dsc hx90v is better?
very very helpful , nice one lad
Thank you.
Purchased this camera after watching ur video. Overall it's a good camera, but low-light videography really sucks. Do you have any suggestion for camera setting for low-light videography? Thank you.
If its low light, its tricky for any camera. What mode are you shooting in now? You can try and de noise the video in post but other than getting more lighting, its going to be tricky.
I was playing with the DSC hx50v at the store since it is close to the hx90v and currently own a canon sx280hs. I am looking to upgrade and like this camera but see the canon is a little more user friendly than the hx50v I tested. Like to set up for sports shots the symbol of the man running explained it would set up to compose the shot quicker than normal for fast moving objects while the canon shoots multiple shots at one time to get for example someone playing sports say shooting or batting a ball. Where are these modes on the Sony since the dial up top does not display these modes like the canons do? I little different set up I guess. Thanks!
Does this camera have sweep panorama? If so im getting one.
Jakelol1980 It sure does :)
Hi John, I would like to know how big SDHC card is supported by sony DSC-HX90V. That is 25GB or 512GB.
From what I can see online, the largest the camera supports is 128gb.