Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX9V

On this page, we will be looking at the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony HX9V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is relatively similar but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The NEX-5R was revealed 14 months after the HX9V which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the NEX-5R scores vs the HX9V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-5R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5R Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5R offers outer measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony HX9V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the NEX-5R compared to the HX9V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5R and HX9V is 89 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5R and HX9V.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The NEX-5R contains the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The more recent NEX-5R will have a benefit in sensor tech.