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Sony HX90V
MarkSydney, NSW
- 6 reviews
- Verified purchase
A compact, robust travel camera with a good zoom
I wanted a travel camera that (a) was small enough to fit in the front pocket of my jeans, and (b) had a good zoom, and the HX90V satisfied the criteria. I have had it for more than a year and have used it on 3 overseas trips and am very satisfied.
The 30x zoom is good – I used it to take long distance photos in African game parks and the results were excellent.
It is also incredibly robust. Not only has it survived in my pocket for a couple of months while on the road, I dropped it over the side of a canoe and after a few days drying out in ...Read more
a container of rice it came back to life and still worked. The only gripe is that when photos are copied to my laptop it doesn’t let Windows delete the images on the memory card – storage has to be cleared using the Sony operating system which is cumbersome.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Sylvia
- 13 reviews
- 1 like
- Verified purchase
Great Travel Companion
This camera is light, compact and well-designed, love its 180 degree tilting screen for selfies and travel vlogging. It produces good quality daylight photos for daily life or travelling. Video quality is pretty good during the day, a little lagging on auto focusing but quite smooth overall. My only complain is that the grip is a little slippery to hold on to.
Purchased in May 2021 at eBay.
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5.0(1)LittleJimmyBunbury
- 20 reviews
- Verified purchase
Great compact ultra-zoom camera for travelling
This is a smart looking camera that is relatively compact for an ultra zoom camera. This camera easily fits in a pocket which is useful if you are not a fan of carrying a bag with you.
Although the 30x zoom is not as big as some of the recent releases from Panasonic and Canon, it does provide a useable zoom range for hand-held photography. Compact camera competitors are offering up to 40x zoom albeit at an increased camera size, which can be a problem if you are looking for something that can fit in your pocket without feeling too bulky. Rea...Read more
listically the larger zooms would require a mini-tripod or resting the camera on something to be able to keep it steady. The pop-up view finder is an essential feature for any camera that is used in bright daylight - it can also be used to review photos and video. Battery life is reasonable. However, when the GPS function is activated it is considerably shorter, which is normal. The ability to charge the camera using a USB port and a standard mini USB to standard USB cable is a bonus, particularly if you are caught short without the Sony supplied charger. Most power banks will fit the camera and is a useful addition on trips and situations when you may need a further charge but can’t get to a power socket. Video recording is at 1080 50p. Not 4K like some cameras however still produces reasonable quality. Video recording is easily started by pressing one button at any time when the camera is on and during any still camera function. This camera can eliminate the need to carry a video camera, particularly if it is teamed up with a reasonably sized SD card, say 32GB or more.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
mcwinsAU
- 8 reviews
- Verified purchase
Bargain Point & Shoot
I really enjoy my HX90V Cybershot compact camera. A sharp contrasty Zeiss lens, large sensor and clean image processing produce densely saturated accurate pictures under a wide range off conditions. Easy to use with very good 1920x1080 video capture via a dedicated Movie button, with NFC/WiFi (Android phone only) and GPS Geolocation embedding are the icing on a very satisfying cake! The zoom is more than adequate for portraits to long distance wildlife shooting and the lens is marred only by mild edge distortion on the widest angles. Low light ...Read more
shooting is average only and in this regard you get what you pay for, newer RX100 models have a better low noise sensor chip but they can be nearly double the price. This otherwise solid metal body camera however, like most other point & shoots, does not like getting wet. This model is now superseded and can be picked up for a bargain $399 from JBHiFi.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
ShawnSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 14 reviews
- 1 like
Awesome Camer.
Had mine a few years now but its a great camera, its been overseas and on many trips, no issues to date, Sony Reliability matched with a decent zoom lens
My only gripe is certain menu options could be better layed out for ease of use
A very capable point and shoot.
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ChanPerth
- 31 reviews
- 6 likes
The best of the best!
I absolutely L.O.V.E my Sony camera! I have always had Sony cameras and have grown accustomed to their menu's and settings. But I wanted the best price and value. I got quotes from multiple stores and the cheapest price was $449. RRP online was $499. Best photo's ive ever taken too! Even if it's windy or my hands wobble the camera is intelligent in that it has auto focus/stabilize and my pics come out amazing. Many people have been amazed at the amount of detail this camera picks up. Defines always will opt for Sony!
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duesseldorf67Sydney, NSW
- 28 reviews
12 months Report
To be honest we generally change our cameras every year or two. Not because we don't like 'em but because new better models become available in Sony/Canon or occasionally Panasonic. No point though with this one. Are there any 'better' compact cameras available? Yep, sure, but NOT at this price point with that many features, 30x zoom, a viewfinder, fold-up screen, manual mode and tilting flash whilst still fitting into my front jeans pocket. Took this camera to Germany and Singapore last year and if you have a $400-$500 budget, enjoy a bit of s...Read more
cene selection, low light indoors photography or even shooting concert video footage, this is as good as it gets for the money. Well done, Sony. Still impressed after 14 months. You should see the indoor close up concert video and photo footage with the built-in image stabiliser. And I was at least 50 rows up in the hall on the side or the zoomed in from the air Changi and Frankfurt Airport footage!Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
NicholasCurtin 2605, ACT
- 3 reviews
Best Camera I have owned. Replaced my old DSLR
This camera has almost everything. The great things about the camera include; the massive 30x zoom, the Zeiss lens, the amazing EVF (electronic view finder), the camera 180 degree tiltable display, the control ring and its battery life. Only downsides is the lack of RAW. The price is definitely a bargain for this pocket camera. I travelled Europe with it and had no problems. Downloading pictures onto your smartphone is a breeze, only needing to download the app.
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Maurice G BoyceSydney, NSW
- 27 reviews
- 7 likes
Amazingly Clear Pictures
The reason I purchased this camera was both as a replacement for my ageing Canon Power Shot and my desire for a camera that would fit in my shirt pocket. I was quite overwhelmed by the choice of suitable cameras now available. Eventually I took the advice of a sales assistant at the camera shop as for the best value for money within my budget and also for a device with reasonably conventional controls. At this point of time I was becoming convinced that all of these devices are marvels of miniaturisation.
However, on unpacking this camera I in...Read more
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Best Compact Travel Camera
Sony HX-90V Pros- 18.2 Mega pixel Exmor R sensor, 30x optical zoom; built in EVF, customisable control ring, 180 tiltable LCD high qulity video and best of all the features of this camera are just amazing it has GPS, NFC wireless . Well it may not be rx100 m4 but it sure does do the job well. To think of it this little gem is everything rx100m4 is but without the 1 inch sensor. Highly recommend it and I won't put a hole in your wallet. I would recommend a spare battery.
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Questions & Answers
Amanda Jasked
I wish I had NEVER bought this camera. Absolute waste of $400.
I have NEVER been able to transfer photos from it to my Apple devices despite spending hours on the phone with tech help.
Trouble shooting did not help. One suggestion was to ring Apple and ask if I could install outdated software back on my devices. Then I MIGHT be able to transfer photos. Ridiculous.
I asked for a refund, which was denied, despite being under warranty. I was told the camera was in perfect working order despite emails from the tech saying otherwise.
Sony did not look at the camera, offer to fix it or replace it. I'm just told to ring tech support. If the camera is fine, why do I need to keep ringing tech support.
Sony Australia, you have treated me like an idiot. I want a refund.
1 answer
Just buy a lightning to SD card reader from Apple and inert the SD card into the slot. Then insert the lightning end into the iphone/ipad and go to Photos. Use the import function to transfer photos.
Ursulaasked
Does this camera take good clear close up photos?
1 answer
Yes, it does. It has a macro feature and creates some nice bokeh. You can find sample macro pictures and videos of this camera on Youtube.
maryasked
Would it be suitable for a 13 year old? Is it simple to use?
2 answers
I feel that with some very basic and quite simple tuition the answer would be a resounding YES. The controls are simple, 1, On switch. 2, Setting AUTO, 3, Lens Defaults to wide angle but so simple to zoom in close and FOCUS is automatic. (In other words it is POINT & SHOOT 4, Look at the screen and press the shutter button. Picture review is then quite simple with a dedicated playback button on the rear of the camera.
The flash is also simple to operate if requited and also is basically automatic.
Did you say 13 year old? Good, they will know more about this camera and all it's additional features than their parents in next to no time!
Thanks for the answer and advice. it looks a nice little camera.
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