Sony A7R II vs Sony HX9V

Following is a in depth assessment of the Sony A7R II and Sony HX9V, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the A7R II (42MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the A7R II (Full frame) and HX9V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The A7R II was introduced 3 years after the HX9V which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A7R II matches up versus the HX9V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7R II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A7R II Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A7R II features exterior measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Sony A7R II and Sony HX9V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A7R II compared to the HX9V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A7R II and HX9V is 68 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R II and HX9V.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A7R II having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A7R II will offer you greater detail using its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A7R II will have an edge in sensor tech.