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Sony A7c vs Sony HX9V

Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80
Sony Alpha A7c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony A7c vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Released September 2020
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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Sony A7c vs Sony HX9V Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Sony A7c versus Sony HX9V, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the A7c (24MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the A7c (Full frame) and HX9V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The A7c was introduced 9 years after the HX9V which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A7c grades vs the HX9V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sony HX9V

 A7c HX9V 
ReleasedSeptember 2020July 2011More modern by 112 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony A7c

 HX9V A7c 

Common features in the Sony A7c and Sony HX9V

 A7c HX9V 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Sony A7c vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A7c enjoys physical dimensions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Sony A7c versus Sony HX9V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A7c and the HX9V.

Sony A7c vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7c and HX9V is 78 and 91 respectively.

Sony A7c vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A7c and HX9V.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A7c using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony A7c will offer you more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger A7c provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A7c vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7c vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7c as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
78
you can focus manually
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
no external flash support
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A7c as a Street photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7c Sports photography information
Sony HX9V Sports photography information
88
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery (740 per charge)
has phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7c Travel photography factors
Sony HX9V Travel photography factors
86
great battery (740 per charge)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
decent MP (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7c Landscape photography advice
Sony HX9V Landscape photography advice
88
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
great battery (740 per charge)
49
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A7c
Vlogging with Sony HX9V
86
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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Sony A7c vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7c and Sony HX9V
 Sony Alpha A7cSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2020-09-14 2011-07-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 693 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Number of lenses 122 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 509 gr (1.12 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") 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 740 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,800 $328