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Sony HX10V vs Sony WX9

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX9 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
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Updated by Sony HX20V
Sony WX9
(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
  • Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX9 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Sony HX10V vs Sony WX9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX10V was introduced 14 months after the WX9 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the HX10V matches up against the WX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony WX9

 HX10V WX9 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 14 months
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony HX10V

 WX9 HX10V 

Common features in the Sony HX10V and Sony WX9

 HX10V WX9 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony HX10V features outer dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the HX10V vs the WX9.

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX10V and WX9 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HX10V and WX9.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX10V to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher HX10V should have an edge in sensor tech.

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX10V vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX10V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Portrait photography camera
38
MP count good (18MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX10V Street photography factors
Sony WX9 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (234g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX10V as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Sports photography camera
49
excellent zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX10V Travel photography highlights
Sony WX9 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition (234g)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (400mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX10V
Landscape photography with Sony WX9
45
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX10V
Vlogging with Sony WX9
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (234g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Sony HX10V vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX10V and Sony WX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-02-28 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-400mm (16.7x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 234 gr (0.52 lbs) -
Dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 life 320 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage 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
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $616 $188