Canon N vs Sony HX9V
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Canon N vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Announced January 2013
(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
- Revealed July 2011
Canon N vs Sony HX9V Overview
Below is a extended analysis of the Canon N versus Sony HX9V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the N (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe N was brought out 18 months later than the HX9V making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the N matches up vs the HX9V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon N vs Sony HX9V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon N Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Sony HX9V
N | HX9V | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | July 2011 | More recent by 18 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Canon N
HX9V | N | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 461k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon N and Sony HX9V
N | HX9V |
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Canon N vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon N comes with physical dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Canon N versus Sony HX9V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the N against the HX9V.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N and HX9V is 93 and 91 respectively.
Canon N vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the N and HX9V.
All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX9V to produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer N will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
Canon N vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon N vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Canon PowerShot N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot N | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G touch | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 195 grams (0.43 pounds) | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 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 | 200 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-9L | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $299 | $328 |