Upgrade Guide
Sony Cyber-shot HX90V→Sony ZV-E10
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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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 ZV-E10
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Resolution24MP vs 18MP (+6MP)
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Generation6 years newer (2021 vs 2015)
Unchanged or similar
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | Cyber-shot HX90V | ZV-E10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.2 | ||
| Street | +0.4 | ||
| Travel | +0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.2 | ||
| Documentary | +2.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.8 | ||
| Landscape | +1.5 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.8 | ||
| Casual | +2.9 | ||
| Food | +2.6 | ||
| Macro | +2.3 | ||
| Architecture | +1.7 | ||
| Astrophotography | +3.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Cyber-shot HX90V | ZV-E10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £178 used | £599 | |
| Released | 2015 | 2021 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 18.2MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS | |
| Resolution | 18MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/60 (XAVC S) | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF | |
| Stabilisation | Optical SteadyShot (in the lens), no IBIS | None (use OIS lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps (up to 10 frames) | 11fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~390 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 245g (with battery and card) | 343g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | Pop-up 0.2" OLED EVF, 638k dots | No viewfinder | |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD, 922k dots, tilts 180° up | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-720mm f/3.5-6.4 (30x) | Sony E-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD / Memory Stick slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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