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Sony A9 II vs Sony HX1

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Sony A9 II vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Announced October 2019
  • Replaced the Sony A9
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Introduced April 2009
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Sony A9 II vs Sony HX1 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Sony A9 II versus Sony HX1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the A9 II (24MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the A9 II (Full frame) and HX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The A9 II was brought out 10 years later than the HX1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the A9 II scores against the HX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Sony HX1

 A9 II HX1 
IntroducedOctober 2019April 2009More recent by 128 months
Screen resolution1440k230kSharper screen (+1210k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony A9 II

 HX1 A9 II 

Common features in the Sony A9 II and Sony HX1

 A9 II HX1 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony A9 II vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A9 II comes with external measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A9 II versus the HX1.

Sony A9 II vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A9 II and HX1 is 62 and 67 respectively.

Sony A9 II vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A9 II vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A9 II and HX1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A9 II because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A9 II will result in more detail having its extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer A9 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A9 II vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Sony A9 II vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A9 II vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A9 II
Portrait photography with Sony HX1
85
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low resolution (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Sony A9 II as a Street photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Street photography camera
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment proof
good ISO range (51,200)
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (544 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A9 II Sports photography features
Sony HX1 Sports photography features
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (690 shots)
supports phase detect AF
36
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A9 II
Travel photography with Sony HX1
73
good battery power (690 CIPA)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
48
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (544g)
low resolution (9MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A9 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX1 as a Landscape photography camera
86
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery power (690 shots)
has dual storage slots
39
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A9 II Vlogging highlights
Sony HX1 Vlogging highlights
36
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
22
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1440 x 1080 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than others in class (544g)
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Sony A9 II vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A9 II and Sony HX1
 Sony Alpha A9 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A9 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-10-03 2009-04-22
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 693 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-560mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,440 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.20 m
Flash settings Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1440x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 678g (1.49 lb) 544g (1.20 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 690 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Two 1
Retail pricing $4,498 $47,999