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Sony HX200V vs Sony WX9

Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony HX200V vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX100V
  • Replacement is Sony HX300
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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Sony HX200V vs Sony WX9 Overview

Lets look closer at the Sony HX200V vs Sony WX9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX200V was announced 17 months later than the WX9 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the HX200V matches up versus the WX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony WX9

 HX200V WX9 
AnnouncedMay 2012January 2011More recent by 17 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony HX200V

 WX9 HX200V 

Common features in the Sony HX200V and Sony WX9

 HX200V WX9 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Sony HX200V vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX200V enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX200V vs Sony WX9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the HX200V versus the WX9.

Sony HX200V vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX200V and WX9 is 66 and 99 respectively.

Sony HX200V vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HX200V and WX9.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX200V to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer HX200V is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony HX200V vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX200V vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX200V Portrait photography info
Sony WX9 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
good resolution (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX200V as a Street photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Street photography camera
51
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors (583g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX200V Sports photography highlights
Sony WX9 Sports photography highlights
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amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
has tracking focus
good battery life (450 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX200V Travel photography information
Sony WX9 Travel photography information
57
good battery life (450 shots)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (583 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX200V Landscape photography details
Sony WX9 Landscape photography details
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
good battery life (450 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX200V Vlogging highlights
Sony WX9 Vlogging highlights
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fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (583g)
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
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Sony HX200V vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX200V and Sony WX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2012-05-11 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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 27-810mm (30.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.40 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 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)
Highest 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 583 grams (1.29 pounds) -
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 Overall 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 450 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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
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
Storage slots One One
Price at release $480 $188