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Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Superseded the Nikon A900
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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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Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon A1000 and Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was released 7 years after the HX9V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A1000 matches up vs the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Sony HX9V

 A1000 HX9V 
ReleasedJanuary 2019July 2011More modern by 92 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Nikon A1000

 HX9V A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Sony HX9V

 A1000 HX9V 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution921k921kThe same screen resolution

Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A1000 features physical measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A1000 and the HX9V.

Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and HX9V is 86 and 91 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A1000 and HX9V.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger A1000 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX9V Portrait photography highlights
52
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
39
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography features
Sony HX9V Street photography features
75
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A1000
Sports photography with Sony HX9V
50
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX9V Travel photography highlights
73
includes touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
bad battery life (250 per charge)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition (245g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 shots)
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging details
Sony HX9V Vlogging details
73
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
missing external mic support
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
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Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Sony HX9V
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix A1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-01-18 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $477 $328