Canon A800 vs Sony HX9V

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon A800 and Sony HX9V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A800 was introduced 6 months earlier than the HX9V and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A800 grades versus the HX9V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A800 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A800 offers outside dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A800 vs the HX9V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A800 and HX9V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A800 and HX9V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX9V to provide you with greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively.