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LX7 vs Cyber-shot HX90V
Quick take: The Cyber-shot HX90V has the highest resolution at 18MP; the LX7 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | LX7Lumix · 2012 | Cyber-shot HX90VSony · 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | £178 used |
| Sensor | 10.1MP 1/1.7-inch MOS | 18.2MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS |
| Resolution | 10.1MP | 18.2MPBest |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/50 | Full HD 1080p/60 (XAVC S) |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF; face detection, AF tracking | Contrast-detect AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | Optical SteadyShot (in the lens), no IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 11fpsBest | 10fps (up to 10 frames) |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~390 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 298g (with battery) | 245g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 110.5 × 67.1 × 45.6mm | 102 × 58.1 × 35.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None built in (optional DMW-LVF2 electronic finder) | Pop-up 0.2" OLED EVF, 638k dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots | 3.0" LCD, 922k dots, tilts 180° up |
| Mount | Fixed Leica 3.8x zoom lens (24-90mm equivalent, f/1.4-2.3) | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-720mm f/3.5-6.4 (30x) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD / Memory Stick slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, mini HDMI, AV out | Multi / micro USB, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC, GPS |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
LX7
Cyber-shot HX90V
Portrait
3.3/10
3.8/10
Street
6.4/10
6.6/10
Travel
5.8/10
6.3/10
Wedding & Events
2.3/10
2.4/10
Documentary
3.1/10
3.2/10
Landscape
2.7/10
3.7/10
Casual
3.8/10
4.1/10
Food
2.9/10
4.1/10
Macro
2.3/10
3.2/10
Architecture
2.5/10
3.8/10
Astrophotography
1.9/10
1.9/10
Sports & Action
—
4.7/10
Wildlife
—
5.3/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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