Sony A100 vs Sony HX9V

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are provided at Sony A100 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.