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Sony HX100V vs Sony HX9V

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony HX100V vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Replacement is Sony HX200V
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
  • Launched July 2011
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Sony HX100V vs Sony HX9V Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Sony HX100V versus Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both sold by Sony. The image resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX100V was manufactured 4 months after the HX9V so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the HX100V scores versus the HX9V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony HX9V

 HX100V HX9V 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony HX100V

 HX9V HX100V 

Common features in the Sony HX100V and Sony HX9V

 HX100V HX9V 
LaunchedOctober 2011July 2011Similar age
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution921k921kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Sony HX100V vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Sony HX100V provides outside measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the HX100V versus the HX9V.

Sony HX100V vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX100V and HX9V is 66 and 91 respectively.

Sony HX100V vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HX100V and HX9V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of files however you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Sony HX100V vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX100V vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX100V Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX9V Portrait photography highlights
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX100V Street photography information
Sony HX9V Street photography information
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others in class (577 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX100V Sports photography info
Sony HX9V Sports photography info
49
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX100V
Travel photography with Sony HX9V
54
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (577 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (245 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX100V Landscape photography factors
Sony HX9V Landscape photography factors
47
focusing manually
quite wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX100V Vlogging highlights
Sony HX9V Vlogging highlights
25
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no external mic support
heavier than others in class (577 grams)
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
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Sony HX100V vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX100V and Sony HX9V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-10-21 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-810mm (30.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.70 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 577 gr (1.27 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $429 $328