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Sony A300 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony A300 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Revealed January 2008
  • Renewed by Sony A330
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 A300 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sony A300 vs Sony HX9V, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the A300 (10MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the A300 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The A300 was introduced 4 years earlier than the HX9V and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A300 scores vs the HX9V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Sony HX9V

 A300 HX9V 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony A300

 HX9V A300 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2008More recent by 42 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony A300 and Sony HX9V

 A300 HX9V 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Sony A300 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the A300 compared to the HX9V.

Sony A300 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A300 and HX9V is 64 and 91 respectively.

Sony A300 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Sony A300 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A300 and HX9V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A300 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony HX9V will offer greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older A300 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Sony A300 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Sony A300 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A300 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A300
Portrait photography with Sony HX9V
59
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A300 Street photography advice
Sony HX9V Street photography advice
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A300 Sports photography details
Sony HX9V Sports photography details
54
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Travel photography camera
45
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (245g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A300 Landscape photography info
Sony HX9V Landscape photography info
57
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A300 Vlogging information
Sony HX9V Vlogging information
9
no video
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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Sony A300 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A300 and Sony HX9V
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2008-01-30 2011-07-19
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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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 area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Number of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 632 gr (1.39 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 538 not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $328