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Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX9V

Portability
80
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Successor is Canon SX510 HS
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
  • Released July 2011
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Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX9V Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX500 IS and Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was released 14 months later than the HX9V making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX500 IS grades vs the HX9V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Sony HX9V

 SX500 IS HX9V 
ReleasedAugust 2012July 2011More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Canon SX500 IS

 HX9V SX500 IS 
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Sony HX9V

 SX500 IS HX9V 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX500 IS versus the HX9V.

Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and HX9V is 80 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and HX9V.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX500 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX500 IS
Portrait photography with Sony HX9V
46
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,600s)
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography advice
Sony HX9V Street photography advice
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Sports photography advice
Sony HX9V Sports photography advice
45
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (195 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Travel photography info
Sony HX9V Travel photography info
60
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery life (195 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition (245g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony HX9V Landscape photography factors
46
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (195 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging factors
Sony HX9V Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Canon SX500 IS vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Sony HX9V
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-21 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/1600 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341 grams (0.75 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 195 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $299 $328