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Sony A850 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
54
Imaging
68
Features
60
Overall
64
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony A850 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Sony A850
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Revealed April 2010
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 A850 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony A850 and Sony HX9V, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A850 (25MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the A850 (Full frame) and HX9V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A850 was revealed 15 months prior to the HX9V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A850 scores against the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Sony HX9V

 A850 HX9V 
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony A850

 HX9V A850 
LaunchedJuly 2011April 2010Fresher by 15 months

Common features in the Sony A850 and Sony HX9V

 A850 HX9V 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Sony A850 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A850 enjoys exterior measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A850 and Sony HX9V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A850 versus the HX9V.

Sony A850 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A850 and HX9V is 54 and 91 respectively.

Sony A850 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Sony A850 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A850 and HX9V.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A850 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A850 will produce greater detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older A850 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony A850 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Sony A850 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A850 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A850
Portrait photography with Sony HX9V
72
manual focus
high sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
39
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A850 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no moving screen
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A850 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Sports photography camera
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
high sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
low fps (3.0 fps)
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A850 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX9V Travel photography highlights
55
environment sealing
high sensor resolution (25MP)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A850 Landscape photography information
Sony HX9V Landscape photography information
73
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
high sensor resolution (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
no liveview feature
no Time Lapse function
49
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A850 Vlogging information
Sony HX9V Vlogging information
9
no video recording
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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Sony A850 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A850 and Sony HX9V
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A850Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-04-15 2011-07-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6048 x 4032 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Available lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Xtra Fine color LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
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)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 895 gr (1.97 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1415 not tested
Other
Battery life 880 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FM500H NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 1
Pricing at release $0 $328