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Sony A9 II vs Sony HX100V

Portability
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Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
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Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Sony A9 II vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Released October 2019
  • Older Model is Sony A9
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • New Model is Sony HX200V
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Sony A9 II vs Sony HX100V Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Sony A9 II versus Sony HX100V, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A9 II (24MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the A9 II (Full frame) and HX100V (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The A9 II was released 8 years later than the HX100V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A9 II grades against the HX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Sony HX100V

 A9 II HX100V 
AnnouncedOctober 2019October 2011Fresher by 97 months
Screen resolution1440k921kClearer screen (+519k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony A9 II

 HX100V A9 II 

Common features in the Sony A9 II and Sony HX100V

 A9 II HX100V 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony A9 II vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A9 II features outside measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the A9 II compared to the HX100V.

Sony A9 II vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A9 II and HX100V is 62 and 66 respectively.

Sony A9 II vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Sony A9 II vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A9 II and HX100V.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A9 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony A9 II will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger A9 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A9 II vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Sony A9 II vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A9 II vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A9 II Portrait photography info
Sony HX100V Portrait photography info
85
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
39
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Sony A9 II Street photography information
Sony HX100V Street photography information
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (577 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A9 II Sports photography features
Sony HX100V Sports photography features
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (690 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A9 II Travel photography factors
Sony HX100V Travel photography factors
73
great battery pack (690 CIPA)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (24MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
54
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (577 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A9 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Landscape photography camera
86
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery pack (690 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A9 II Vlogging details
Sony HX100V Vlogging details
36
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
25
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others (577g)
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Sony A9 II vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A9 II and Sony HX100V
 Sony Alpha A9 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A9 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-10-03 2011-10-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ X BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 693 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Number of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,440k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.70 m
Flash settings Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 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 678g (1.49 pounds) 577g (1.27 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery style 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, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual One
Launch price $4,498 $429