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Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX9V

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(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
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
  • Introduced July 2011
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Sony HX9V

 SX600 HS HX9V 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2011Newer by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Canon SX600 HS

 HX9V SX600 HS 
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Sony HX9V

 SX600 HS HX9V 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX9V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX9V Portrait photography highlights
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (188 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography factors
Sony HX9V Sports photography factors
41
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography factors
Sony HX9V Travel photography factors
70
lighter than others (188 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (245g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography factors
Sony HX9V Landscape photography factors
48
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX600 HS
Vlogging with Sony HX9V
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1280 resolution)
lighter than others (188g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Canon SX600 HS vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Sony HX9V
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
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