Sony A9 vs Sony HX20V

Below, we are reviewing the Sony A9 and Sony HX20V, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the A9 (24MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the A9 (Full frame) and HX20V (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The A9 was brought out 4 years later than the HX20V and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A9 grades versus the HX20V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A9 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Sony A9 offers external measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Compare the Sony A9 and Sony HX20V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A9 versus the HX20V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A9 and HX20V is 65 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A9 and HX20V.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A9 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A9 will give you extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent A9 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.