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Sony A200 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony A200 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Launched July 2008
  • Updated by Sony A230
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 A200 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Sony A200 versus Sony HX9V, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the A200 (10MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the A200 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The A200 was released 4 years before the HX9V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the A200 grades vs the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony HX9V

 A200 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony A200

 HX9V A200 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2008More modern by 36 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony HX9V

 A200 HX9V 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Sony A200 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A200 comes with outside dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has proportions 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 A200 versus Sony HX9V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the A200 versus the HX9V.

Sony A200 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A200 and HX9V is 66 and 91 respectively.

Sony A200 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A200 and HX9V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A200 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX9V will render extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged A200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A200 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A200 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A200 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX9V Portrait photography highlights
53
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
39
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A200 Street photography advice
Sony HX9V Street photography advice
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A200 Sports photography factors
Sony HX9V Sports photography factors
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
low fps (3.0 fps)
resolution not great (10MP)
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A200 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX9V Travel photography highlights
46
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (245g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
53
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
does not have liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A200 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX9V Vlogging highlights
9
no video shooting
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Sony A200 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A200 and Sony HX9V
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2008-07-17 2011-07-19
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Total lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 572 grams (1.26 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 521 not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $100 $328