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?
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.
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 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?
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.
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 . :)
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
+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.
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
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
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. 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
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 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.
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 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! 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.
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.
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 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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
hai @john sison your review is so helpfull... btw can i ask your wise advice and recomendation.about this sony HX90V to compare with Nikon a9900 / the newest nikon a900.. please help me. Thank for your advice
Hi. Glad to hear my video is helpful to you :) To be honest, I can't give you a proper comparison between those models because I haven't played around with them.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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?
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.. 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.
Hey John. Video is informative. Thanks. What type of pointshoot would you suggest for lowlight/indoor photos and videos for may be like children and for food photography (not for professional use) kind of requirement. Telephoto is not required. Also, Can anyone suggest me out of your experience. Budget of around 350-400$ range.
I would probably suggest the RX100 series. Either the Mark I to Mark III. I think that should fit within your budget but it will be great for what you want.
+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.
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.
I have brought this camera for travel to Turkey, it is really good!
Good country to travel :D
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 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.
I just ordered online after this review video in 2019. Thank you.
Oooo nice!! Enjoy your new camera!
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?
Nice review.
I especially like the demonstration of the the viewfinder with how you showed the viewfinder expands.
bought this camera in 2015 and still using it, Great all round camera,
Good to hear you're still enjoying that camera 😉
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.
Great review, and I really liked the look of this video! A little brighter and more colorful to me. Thanks for the content!
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...
Damn, that 30X zoom makes this tempting.
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
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.
With this camera, can you video record in manual focus?
Beautiful dog.
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
Thanks John, you have confirmed that this is to be my next camera.
You're welcome. Glad to hear my video helped you out :)
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.
Your reviews are very informative and helps a lot. Thank you
Thank you! Appreciate it! :)
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
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 . :)
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 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 =.)
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 :(
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
if i just want to use the camera for taking photo and video which one do you recomend? hx90 or wx500? thank you!!
This camera external mic supported???
Video looks good, audio is just like many other cameras not that good without external mic
thank you so much for your reviews they are very usefull!!
awesome vid John, thanks for sharing :)
Wonderful. Very helpful overview.
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
great review! this was very helpful
GETTING ONE!!!! THANKS JOHN!!!
+Red Tiger You're welcome! :D
Hi John, do you know if you can display a time/ date stamp whilst videoing?
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.. i just bought this camera.. i want to ask if this able to shot slow motion video? If it is able? How? Thank you
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..
Differences between this and the RX100 series? Hello?
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
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 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.
Is it good to shoot videos in windy areas like hilltops?
Is there a microphone out there that I can buy to use with this camera to do videos
Great video. can you take pictures at the same time taking a video?
Thank you, John.
Thank you for the video
Great job on the video!!
I dont know what dslr camera should i choose between nikon d3300,canon eos700d for video pls help me
Hi, are you sure if you can charge the camera with the lateral usb port? Thanks
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 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!
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! ;)
How well will the camera do taking video at a football game. It would be in a high school sized field / stands. Thanks!
you should talk about low light performance more often
+clevs_is_me Thanks for the feedback. I will in follow up videos.
very very helpful , nice one lad
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! :)
Great review. Thanks!
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.
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
pls do a slow motion test of that
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.
Great review. Thanks
Hi! Does the remote viewfinder also work for taking videos?
Can I take deep effect photos from long distance from camera? Please suggest which camera is best for such shot
Your dogs eyes are so beautiful !
Hehe thank you! :D
What size photo can this camera take? Thanks !!
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 🙂
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.
Hi John, how fast is the shutter button respond for street photos?
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.
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!
What is a good camera for filming action sports? (Not too expensive) now i have a gopro hero 3.
Today I bought this cam but can u tell me which mode is good for video blog in low light situation?
Good review , Thanks You
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.
hai @john sison your review is so helpfull... btw can i ask your wise advice and recomendation.about this sony HX90V to compare with Nikon a9900 / the newest nikon a900.. please help me. Thank for your advice
Hi. Glad to hear my video is helpful to you :) To be honest, I can't give you a proper comparison between those models because I haven't played around with them.
+John Sison thanks for replying my comment.. keep upload bro:) thanks so much
great vid i own one and the zooms the best
Does this camera have sweep panorama? If so im getting one.
Jakelol1980 It sure does :)
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.
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.
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.
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 :)
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.
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 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 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.
is it useful for wildlife and environment photography
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.. 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 😔
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.
Hey John. Video is informative. Thanks.
What type of pointshoot would you suggest for lowlight/indoor photos and videos for may be like children and for food photography (not for professional use) kind of requirement. Telephoto is not required.
Also, Can anyone suggest me out of your experience. Budget of around 350-400$ range.
I would probably suggest the RX100 series. Either the Mark I to Mark III. I think that should fit within your budget but it will be great for what you want.
I wish it had a timelapse option!!
+DeZert Fox you can just take a video of what you want to time lapse then speed it up with your editing software
Is the sound quality better when shooting a video indoors?
Apologies for the late reply. It should be better because its not as quiet as outside.
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.