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Sony A900 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony A900 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Announced October 2008
  • Refreshed by Sony A99
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
  • Announced July 2011
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Sony A900 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Sony A900 versus Sony HX9V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the A900 (25MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the A900 (Full frame) and HX9V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The A900 was announced 3 years earlier than the HX9V which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A900 matches up versus the HX9V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Sony HX9V

 A900 HX9V 
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony A900

 HX9V A900 
AnnouncedJuly 2011October 2008Newer by 33 months

Common features in the Sony A900 and Sony HX9V

 A900 HX9V 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Sony A900 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A900 has exterior measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A900 vs the HX9V.

Sony A900 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and HX9V is 54 and 91 respectively.

Sony A900 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Sony A900 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and HX9V.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A900 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A900 will resolve extra detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A900 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A900 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Sony A900 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A900 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A900 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX9V Portrait photography factors
71
you can focus manually
resolution is great (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
39
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A900 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A900 Sports photography information
Sony HX9V Sports photography information
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is great (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A900 Travel photography info
Sony HX9V Travel photography info
54
weather proofing
resolution is great (25MP)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition in class (245g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A900 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is great (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
does not have liveview
missing Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A900 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
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Sony A900 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A900 and Sony HX9V
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2008-10-22 2011-07-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6048 x 4032 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Xtra Fine color LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 895g (1.97 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Physical 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 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1431 not tested
Other
Battery life 880 photographs -
Battery format 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 shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two One
Pricing at release $2,736 $328