Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX9V
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Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1280 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
- Announced January 2014
- Renewed by Canon SX610 HS
(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
- Introduced July 2011
Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX9V Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SX600 HS was unveiled 2 years after the HX9V which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX600 HS scores against the HX9V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX9V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Sony HX9V
SX600 HS | HX9V | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | July 2011 | Newer by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Canon SX600 HS
HX9V | SX600 HS | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 461k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Sony HX9V
SX600 HS | HX9V | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS offers physical measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX9V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX600 HS vs the HX9V.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and HX9V is 93 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and HX9V.
Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX600 HS will have a benefit in sensor tech.
Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-01-06 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G (TFT) | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 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 | 1920x1280 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 188 gr (0.41 lbs) | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 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 | 290 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $249 | $328 |