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Sony A9 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Sony A9 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Later Model is Sony A9 II
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Later Model is Sony HX200V
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Sony A9 vs Sony HX100V Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Sony A9 and Sony HX100V, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the A9 (24MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the A9 (Full frame) and HX100V (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The A9 was announced 5 years later than the HX100V and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A9 grades versus the HX100V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony HX100V

 A9 HX100V 
AnnouncedApril 2017October 2011Fresher by 67 months
Display resolution1440k921kClearer display (+519k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony A9

 HX100V A9 

Common features in the Sony A9 and Sony HX100V

 A9 HX100V 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony A9 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A9 has got external measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A9 compared to the HX100V.

Sony A9 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A9 and HX100V is 65 and 66 respectively.

Sony A9 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Sony A9 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A9 and HX100V.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A9 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A9 will give you more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger A9 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A9 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Sony A9 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony A9 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX100V Portrait photography factors
83
focusing manually
decent MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A9 Street photography info
Sony HX100V Street photography info
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A9 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX100V Sports photography highlights
86
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery power (650 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A9 Travel photography details
Sony HX100V Travel photography details
73
great battery power (650 per charge)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
54
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (577 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A9 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX100V Landscape photography advice
85
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery power (650 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
47
manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A9 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX100V as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
25
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (577 grams)
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Sony A9 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A9 and Sony HX100V
 Sony Alpha A9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-04-19 2011-10-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip 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 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 693 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,440k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
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
Hot shoe
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 - 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 673 grams (1.48 lb) 577 grams (1.27 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 92 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3517 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FZ100 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two Single
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