Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX9V

Below is a in-depth overview of the Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX9V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5 (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very close but the NEX-5 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The NEX-5 was launched 13 months prior to the HX9V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the NEX-5 grades versus the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-5 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5 has got outside dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX9V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the NEX-5 compared to the HX9V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5 and HX9V is 89 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5 and HX9V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX9V will render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older NEX-5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.