• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 18.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 30.0 megapixels
  • 8.20mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony HX90V advantages over Nikon 360

  • Rear display
    Yes vs No
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • More telephoto lens reach
    720 mm vs 8 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 390 vs 230 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Thinner
    35 mm vs 60 mm
    Thinner
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 1 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon 360 advantages over Sony HX90V

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • More pixels
    30.0 vs 18.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    8 mm vs 24 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/8000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Both provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

User reviews

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax Q

Sony HX90V
Pentax Q
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $695
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • RAW file ability
Nikon 360
Pentax Q
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $695
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Sony WX500

Sony HX90V
Sony WX500
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $348
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
Nikon 360
Sony WX500
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $348
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Sony HX80

Sony HX90V
Sony HX80
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in GPS
  • $368
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
Nikon 360
Sony HX80
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $368
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compared to Olympus TG-Tracker

Sony HX90V
Olympus TG-Tracker
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Bigger pixels
Nikon 360
Olympus TG-Tracker
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • NFC
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

Compared to Sony HX99

Sony HX90V
Sony HX99
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Longer video battery life
  • $473
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Touchscreen
Nikon 360
Sony HX99
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $473
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking
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