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Sony A100 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony A100 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Revealed July 2006
  • Replaced the Konica Minolta 5D
  • Replacement is Sony A550
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
  • Launched July 2011
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Sony A100 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Sony A100 vs Sony HX9V, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the A100 (10MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the A100 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The A100 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the HX9V and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A100 scores vs the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Sony HX9V

 A100 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony A100

 HX9V A100 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2006Fresher by 60 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony A100 and Sony HX9V

 A100 HX9V 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Sony A100 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A100 provides physical measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Sony A100 vs Sony HX9V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A100 versus the HX9V.

Sony A100 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A100 and HX9V is 64 and 91 respectively.

Sony A100 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A100 and HX9V.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A100 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX9V will provide you with more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older A100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A100 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A100 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A100 Portrait photography information
Sony HX9V Portrait photography information
52
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
39
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A100 Street photography info
Sony HX9V Street photography info
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A100 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX9V Sports photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A100
Travel photography with Sony HX9V
45
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Sony A100 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A100 and Sony HX9V
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2006-07-31 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Amount of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 638g (1.41 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 476 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-FM55H NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,000 $328