Sony HX100V vs Sony WX9
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Sony HX100V vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(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
- Newer Model is Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced January 2011
Sony HX100V vs Sony WX9 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Sony HX100V and Sony WX9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe HX100V was manufactured 10 months after the WX9 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the HX100V matches up vs the WX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony HX100V vs Sony WX9 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX100V Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony WX9
HX100V | WX9 | |||
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Announced | October 2011 | January 2011 | Newer by 10 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony HX100V
WX9 | HX100V |
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Common features in the Sony HX100V and Sony WX9
HX100V | WX9 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Display resolution | 921k | 921k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Sony HX100V vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Sony HX100V provides exterior measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Analyze the Sony HX100V and Sony WX9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the HX100V against the WX9.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX100V and WX9 is 66 and 99 respectively.
Sony HX100V vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX100V and WX9.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern HX100V provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
Sony HX100V vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX100V vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-10-21 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-810mm (30.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.70 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 577g (1.27 lbs) | - |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | NP-FH50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | 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 |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $429 | $188 |