Sony A500 vs Sony HX9V

Its time to look more closely at the Sony A500 vs Sony HX9V, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A500 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the A500 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The A500 was launched 23 months earlier than the HX9V making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A500 matches up against the HX9V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are available at Sony A500 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A500 has got external dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A500 vs Sony HX9V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A500 vs the HX9V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A500 and HX9V is 63 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A500 and HX9V.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A500 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX9V will show more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.