Leica C vs Sony HX9V

Below is a detailed review of the Leica C vs Sony HX9V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Leica and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the C (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the C (1/1.7") and HX9V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The C was brought out 2 years later than the HX9V and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the C grades against the HX9V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica C and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are available at Leica C Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica C enjoys physical dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Leica C vs Sony HX9V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the C compared to the HX9V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the C and HX9V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the C and HX9V.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The C due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX9V will deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent C provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.