Olympus XZ-1 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V

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      Specifications

      General Olympus XZ-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
      BrandOlympusSony
      ModelXZ-1Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
      MSRP$430
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Olympus XZ-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
      Sensor TypeCCDBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/1.63-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions8.07 x 5.56 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels21.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10 Megapixel18.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,40080 - 12,800
      Photo Olympus XZ-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
      ProcessorTruePic VBionz X
      Max Image Resolution3664 x 27524896 x 3672
      Other Resolutions3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2056, 3648 x 2432, 3200 x 2400, 3200 x 1800, 3216 x 2144, 2736 x 2736, 2400 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1440, 2544 x 1696, 1920 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1536 x 864, 1584 x 1056, 1296 x 864, 1280 x 960, 1280 x 720, 1216 x 1216, 1024 x 768, 1024 x 576, 1008 x 672, 960 x 960, 768 x 768, 640 x 480, 640 x 360, 624 x 416, 480 x 4804896 x 3264, 4896 x 2752, 3664 x 3664, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 2736 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1728, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standard
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Olympus XZ-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
      Autofocus ModesTracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points11
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Olympus XZ-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 112 mm24 - 720 mm
      Optical Zoom4x30x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.8 - 2.5f/3.5 - 6.4
      Min Normal Focus Distance60 cm5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization 5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Screen Olympus XZ-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyOLEDTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution614k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Olympus XZ-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.5x
      Viewfinder Resolution638k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Olympus XZ-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.0 fps10.0 fps
      Flash Olympus XZ-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Fill-in
      Auto
      flash on
      slow sync
      flash off
      rear sync
      Flash Range8.60 m ISO 8005.40 m at Auto ISO
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionWireless
      Exposure Olympus XZ-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      DXO Olympus XZ-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
      DxO Low Light ISO117
      DxO Color Depth18.8
      DxO Dynamic Range10.4
      DxO Overall Score34
      Video Olympus XZ-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGAVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Olympus XZ-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Type D Mini Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Olympus XZ-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Olympus XZ-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Olympus XZ-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
      Dimensions111 x 65 x 42 mm (4.37 x 2.56 x 1.65")102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42")
      Weight (inc. batteries)275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz)245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.4 x 5.6 x 3.2"6.1 x 4.8 x 2.9"
      Package Weight1.05 lb
      Power and Storage Olympus XZ-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
      Battery PackLi-50BNP-BX1
      Battery Life320 shots360 shots
      Internal Storage55 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo
      Other Olympus XZ-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
      Self TimerYes (2 or 12 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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