Sony today announced two new ultra compact camera today, the HX90V and WX500 camera, the both camera have almost same specification the only difference is the HX90V has built-in viewfinder that pop-up on a push of a button on top left side of the compact camera.
Now take a look at the specification of both the camera,
Compact Hi-Zoom HX90V Camera w/ Built-in Retractable EVF – Available in June for about $430
Premium 30x ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* optical zoom lens with 60x “Clear Image” digital zoom capability
Built-in pop-up OLED Tru-Finder EVF w/ high contrast and vivid colors
18.2 MP Exmor R CMOS sensor and BIONZ X processor ensure the finest capture details for still images and Full HD videos in all lighting conditions
Optical SteadyShot with 5-axis image stabilization minimizes effects of camera shake
921k dot, 3.0 type LCD screen that tilts a full 180 degrees
Full HD movie shooting capabilities including high-speed XAVC S format at 50 mbps
Built-in ‘pop up’ flash for low-light shooting support
Compatible with Wi-Fi / NFC for seamless wireless transfer of content and with select Sony PlayMemories™ Camera apps
Ultra-Compact WX500 Camera w/ 30x Optical Zoom- -Available in June for about $330
Premium 30x ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* optical zoom lens with 60x “Clear Image” digital zoom capability
18.2 MP Exmor R CMOS sensor and BIONZ X processor ensure the finest capture details for still images and Full HD videos in all lighting conditions
Optical SteadyShot with 5-axis image stabilization minimizes effects of camera shake
921k dot, 3.0 type LCD screen that tilts a full 180 degrees
Full HD movie shooting capabilities including high-speed XAVC S format at 50 mbps
Built-in ‘pop up’ flash for low-light shooting support
Compatible with Wi-Fi / NFC for seamless wireless transfer of content and with select Sony PlayMemories™ Camera apps
Is it just me or do these cameras look like a smaller brother of the RX100?
Especially the HX90V looks like a RX100M3 with the pop out EVF, Zeiss optics and the flip up screen.
Although I have to admit I love the new additional grip on the front and the internal GPS!
Is there a rough test of the quality available yet?
I expect maybe a bit improvement over the HX60 (less megapickles and better optics)