Canon A810 vs Sony HX9V
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Canon A810 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
Canon A810 vs Sony HX9V Overview
Here is a extended assessment of the Canon A810 and Sony HX9V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A810 was released 7 months later than the HX9V and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A810 grades against the HX9V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon A810 vs Sony HX9V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A810 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are available at Canon A810 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Sony HX9V
A810 | HX9V | |||
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Released | February 2012 | July 2011 | Fresher by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Canon A810
HX9V | A810 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Sony HX9V
A810 | HX9V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon A810 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A810 provides physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Compare the Canon A810 and Sony HX9V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A810 vs the HX9V.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and HX9V is 93 and 91 respectively.
Canon A810 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A810 and HX9V.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos though you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern A810 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon A810 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Canon PowerShot A810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 171g (0.38 lb) | 245g (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | - |
Battery style | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $99 | $328 |