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Canon N vs Sony HX9V

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon N vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Canon N
(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
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
  • Revealed July 2011
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Sony HX9V

 N HX9V 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 18 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Canon N

 HX9V N 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon N and Sony HX9V

 N HX9V 

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).

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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.

Canon N vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N and HX9V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon N vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon N
Portrait photography with Sony HX9V
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N as a Street photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
65
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography info
Sony HX9V Travel photography info
61
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
low MP (12MP)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (245 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography advice
Sony HX9V Landscape photography advice
36
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging features
Sony HX9V Vlogging features
72
pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have mic support
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
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Canon N vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Sony HX9V
 Canon PowerShot NSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
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