Upgrade Guide

Sony Cyber-shot HX90V→Sony A7R

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Sony

Cyber-shot HX90V

£178 used

2015

→

Upgrade to

Sony

A7R

£1,999 (+£1,821)

2013

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the Cyber-shot HX90V. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the A7R

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Cyber-shot HX90V	A7R
Price	£178 used	£1,999
Released	2015	2013	↓
Sensor	18.2MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS	36.4MP Full-Frame CMOS (no OLPF)
Resolution	18MP	36MP	↑
Video	Full HD 1080p/60 (XAVC S)	1080p/60p
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF with face detection	Contrast-detect AF only (no phase-detect on sensor)
Stabilisation	Optical SteadyShot (in the lens), no IBIS	No stabilisation
Burst Rate	10fps (up to 10 frames)	4fps	↓
Battery Life	~390 shots (CIPA)	~340 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	245g (with battery and card)	465g (with battery and card)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	Pop-up 0.2" OLED EVF, 638k dots	EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification
Screen	3.0" LCD, 922k dots, tilts 180° up	3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots (no touch)
Mount	Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-720mm f/3.5-6.4 (30x)	Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards	Single SD / Memory Stick slot	Single SD UHS-I slot

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