Sony a5100 vs Sony HX9V

Below, we are matching up the Sony a5100 and Sony HX9V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the a5100 (24MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the a5100 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The a5100 was introduced 3 years after the HX9V which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the a5100 matches up against the HX9V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a5100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are provided at Sony a5100 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony a5100 features physical measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Sony a5100 and Sony HX9V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the a5100 and the HX9V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the a5100 and HX9V is 89 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the a5100 and HX9V.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The a5100 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony a5100 will give you extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The newer a5100 should have an advantage in sensor tech.