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Canon A1100 IS vs Sony HX9V

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Launched February 2009
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Released July 2011
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Canon A1100 IS vs Sony HX9V Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Canon A1100 IS vs Sony HX9V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was released 3 years earlier than the HX9V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A1100 IS matches up versus the HX9V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Sony HX9V

 A1100 IS HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Canon A1100 IS

 HX9V A1100 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2009Newer by 29 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k115kSharper display (+806k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Sony HX9V

 A1100 IS HX9V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1100 IS features external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A1100 IS and the HX9V.

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and HX9V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and HX9V.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX9V to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1100 IS
Portrait photography with Sony HX9V
26
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography features
Sony HX9V Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1100 IS
Sports photography with Sony HX9V
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography details
Sony HX9V Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography information
Sony HX9V Landscape photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging details
Sony HX9V Vlogging details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon A1100 IS vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Sony HX9V
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-18 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $160 $328