Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V with Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Overview
Let's compare Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V.
These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras.
Panasonic ZS40 was released in 2014, and Sony HX90V in 2015.
Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V is newer, which is a plus. Lumix DMC-ZS40 1 years older.
These two cameras have the same sensor resolution - 18 MP.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (Lumix DMC-ZS40), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Sony HX90V, the maximum ISO is greater by 9600.
Both cameras have Optical image stabilization.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Both cameras have a electronic viewfinder.
Viewfinder Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V has a higher resolution of 638k dots, Lumix DMC-ZS40 has a resolution of 200k dots.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
Lumix DMC-ZS40 |
Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V |
| Brand |
Panasonic
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Sony
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| Model |
Lumix DMC-ZS40 |
Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V |
| Announced |
January, 2014 |
April, 2015 |
| Body Type |
Compact |
Compact |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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| Number of Lenses |
0 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
3 |
5 |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Tilting |
| Screen Resolution |
920k pixels |
921k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Electronic |
Electronic |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
200 |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.5 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
23 |
0 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
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| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/4 sec |
1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/2000 sec |
1/2000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
10.0 fps |
10.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
6.40 |
5.40 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±2 EV |
±3 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
1/2.3 |
1/2.3 |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS |
BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
6.16 x 4.62 mm |
6.16 x 4.62 mm |
| Sensor Area |
28.5 mm² |
28.5 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
18 MP |
18 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
4896 x 3672 |
4896 x 3672 |
| Max Native ISO |
3200 |
12800 |
| Min Native ISO |
100 |
80 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
6400 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, AVCHD |
AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
300 shots |
360 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
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NP-BX1 |
| Physical |
| Weight |
240 g |
245 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
111 x 64 x 34 mm |
102 x 58 x 36 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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