Canon SX410 IS vs Sony HX9V

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX410 IS and Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and HX9V (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was unveiled 3 years later than the HX9V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX410 IS grades against the HX9V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX410 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Canon SX410 IS and Sony HX9V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX410 IS versus the HX9V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and HX9V is 80 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and HX9V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX410 IS to show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX410 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.