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Sony HX10V vs Sony HX9V

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX9V Key Specs

Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Replacement is Sony HX20V
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
  • Announced July 2011
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Sony HX10V vs Sony HX9V Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Sony HX10V versus Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX10V was released 8 months after the HX9V which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the HX10V grades vs the HX9V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony HX9V

 HX10V HX9V 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2011More modern by 8 months
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony HX10V

 HX9V HX10V 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Sony HX10V and Sony HX9V

 HX10V HX9V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony HX10V offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the HX10V vs the HX9V.

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HX10V and HX9V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HX10V and HX9V.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX10V to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent HX10V provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX10V vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX10V
Portrait photography with Sony HX9V
38
decent megapixels (18MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX10V Street photography highlights
Sony HX9V Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (234g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX10V
Sports photography with Sony HX9V
49
incredible zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX10V
Travel photography with Sony HX9V
69
lighter than competition in class (234g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (400mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (245g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX10V
Landscape photography with Sony HX9V
45
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX10V Vlogging info
Sony HX9V Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external mic port
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Sony HX10V vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX10V and Sony HX9V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-28 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-400mm (16.7x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 4.00 m
Flash options 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234g (0.52 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 life 320 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BG1 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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $616 $328