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Canon A810 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon A810 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Canon A810
(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
Sony HX9V
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Sony HX9V

 A810 HX9V 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2011Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Canon A810

 HX9V A810 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A810 and Sony HX9V

 A810 HX9V 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A810 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and HX9V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A810 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 Portrait photography information
Sony HX9V Portrait photography information
34
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A810
Street photography with Sony HX9V
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography info
Sony HX9V Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography details
Sony HX9V Travel photography details
65
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (245g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography info
Sony HX9V Landscape photography info
38
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A810
Vlogging with Sony HX9V
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Canon A810 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Sony HX9V
 Canon PowerShot A810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
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