<strong>Wide shot:</strong> At its widest point, the 24mm lens on the Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V is a great focal length to shoot wide shots. And if you need wider, the camera has a Panorama mode.
Wide shot: At its widest point, the 24mm lens on the Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V is a great focal length to shoot wide shots. And if you need wider, the camera has a Panorama mode.
Suzanne Plunkett, CNN
<strong>Selfie: </strong>Smile detect, a three-second self-timer and a 180-degree tilting screen make shooting selfies a snap.
Selfie: Smile detect, a three-second self-timer and a 180-degree tilting screen make shooting selfies a snap.
Suzanne Plunkett, CNN
<strong>Program mode: </strong>It took just under two seconds to start up the camera and shoot in the quick-draw test. However, the results were sharp and well-exposed.
Program mode: It took just under two seconds to start up the camera and shoot in the quick-draw test. However, the results were sharp and well-exposed.
Suzanne Plunkett, CNN
<strong>Night cityscape: </strong>The automatic night scene shot using the Night Scene mode was impressive. It was possible to handhold the camera to get a sharp background and streaky lights from the passing cars.
Night cityscape: The automatic night scene shot using the Night Scene mode was impressive. It was possible to handhold the camera to get a sharp background and streaky lights from the passing cars.
Suzanne Plunkett, CNN
<strong>Low light: </strong>The tests in low-light shooting in Manual weren't that impressive. Lots of digital noise when shot at the ISO 3200 1/25 at f 3.5. To overcome this, there's a Superior Auto mode which captures multiple frames in tricky lighting conditions that can noticeably enhance image quality, but it takes some time for the camera to process each shot.
Low light: The tests in low-light shooting in Manual weren't that impressive. Lots of digital noise when shot at the ISO 3200 1/25 at f 3.5. To overcome this, there's a Superior Auto mode which captures multiple frames in tricky lighting conditions that can noticeably enhance image quality, but it takes some time for the camera to process each shot.
Suzanne Plunkett, CNN
<strong>Silhouette: </strong>This produced a well-exposed background, but the camera didn't render the figures in the foreground in enough shadow.
Silhouette: This produced a well-exposed background, but the camera didn't render the figures in the foreground in enough shadow.
Suzanne Plunkett, CNN
<strong>Macro: </strong>Automatic Macro mode created a pleasing image with super-sharp detail and a shallow depth of field.
Macro: Automatic Macro mode created a pleasing image with super-sharp detail and a shallow depth of field.
Suzanne Plunkett, CNN
<strong>Zoom: </strong>With a mind-boggling range of 24-720mm, the Sony produced sharp, non-degraded results in the zoom test of Big Ben.
Zoom: With a mind-boggling range of 24-720mm, the Sony produced sharp, non-degraded results in the zoom test of Big Ben.
Suzanne Plunkett, CNN
<strong>Portrait: </strong>The camera has<strong> </strong>skin-smoothing effects, but delivers sharpness on key details like eyes.
Portrait: The camera has skin-smoothing effects, but delivers sharpness on key details like eyes.
Suzanne Plunkett, CNN
<strong>Portrait enlarged: </strong>When cropped, the image retains sharpness with sparkling highlights. This was the only camera that picked up on the subject's glittery eyeshadow.
Portrait enlarged: When cropped, the image retains sharpness with sparkling highlights. This was the only camera that picked up on the subject's glittery eyeshadow.
Suzanne Plunkett/CNN
<strong>Baby shot:</strong> In Portrait mode with flash turned off, the Sony produced a nice shot -- even if the model didn't look too happy with it.
Baby shot: In Portrait mode with flash turned off, the Sony produced a nice shot -- even if the model didn't look too happy with it.
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<strong>Unique: </strong>This images was created using the camera's<strong> </strong>Handheld Twilight mode while moving it around. This created a cool light-streak effect.
Unique: This images was created using the camera's Handheld Twilight mode while moving it around. This created a cool light-streak effect.
Suzanne Plunkett, CNN
<strong>Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V: </strong>This understated, 18-megapixel compact is easy to use and takes surprisingly sharp photos.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V: This understated, 18-megapixel compact is easy to use and takes surprisingly sharp photos.
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