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Sony A700 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony A700 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Introduced December 2007
  • Replaced the Konica Minolta 7D
  • Renewed by Sony A77
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
Photography Glossary

Sony A700 vs Sony HX9V Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Sony A700 vs Sony HX9V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A700 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the A700 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The A700 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the HX9V which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A700 grades vs the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Sony HX9V

 A700 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony A700

 HX9V A700 
LaunchedJuly 2011December 2007Newer by 43 months
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony A700 and Sony HX9V

 A700 HX9V 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Sony A700 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Sony A700 offers external measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the A700 and the HX9V.

Sony A700 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A700 and HX9V is 58 and 91 respectively.

Sony A700 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Sony A700 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A700 and HX9V.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A700 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX9V will give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A700 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A700 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Sony A700 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A700 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A700 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
54
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (12 megapixels)
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A700 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A700 Sports photography factors
Sony HX9V Sports photography factors
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A700 Travel photography details
Sony HX9V Travel photography details
49
environment proof
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A700 Landscape photography features
Sony HX9V Landscape photography features
62
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
no liveview feature
low MP (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A700
Vlogging with Sony HX9V
9
lack of video recording
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no microphone support
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Sony A700 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A700 and Sony HX9V
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2007-12-19 2011-07-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4272 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support 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
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 768 grams (1.69 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 581 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual Single
Cost at launch $1,000 $328