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Sony QX1 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57
Sony Alpha QX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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 QX1 vs Sony HX9V Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Sony QX1 vs Sony HX9V, former is a Lens-style while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the QX1 (20MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the QX1 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The QX1 was unveiled 3 years after the HX9V which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the QX1 grades vs the HX9V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony HX9V

 QX1 HX9V 
LaunchedSeptember 2014July 2011Newer by 39 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony QX1

 HX9V QX1 
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution921k0kSharper display (+921k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony HX9V

 QX1 HX9V 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony QX1 enjoys outer measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the QX1 compared to the HX9V.

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the QX1 and HX9V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the QX1 and HX9V.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The QX1 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony QX1 will offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger QX1 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX9V Portrait photography highlights
66
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony QX1 Street photography factors
Sony HX9V Street photography factors
69
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (216 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony QX1
Sports photography with Sony HX9V
56
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery power (440 CIPA)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX1 Travel photography advice
Sony HX9V Travel photography advice
71
great battery power (440 shots)
has touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (216g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX1 Landscape photography information
Sony HX9V Landscape photography information
64
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (440 shots)
screen is small (")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX1 Vlogging info
Sony HX9V Vlogging info
32
has touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic port
heavier than others in class (216 grams)
33
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Sony QX1 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX1 and Sony HX9V
 Sony Alpha QX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha QX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Type Lens-style Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-09-03 2011-07-19
Physical type Lens-style Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.2 x 15.4mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 357.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5456 x 3632 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 16000 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size - 3"
Resolution of display 0k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m
Flash settings Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 grams (0.48 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $500 $328