Sony HX20V vs Sony HX9V
Portability
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
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90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
45
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
41
91 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
41
Sony HX20V vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Previous Model is Sony HX10V
- Renewed by Sony HX30V
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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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In this article, we are contrasting the Sony HX20V versus Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the HX20V (18MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe HX20V was unveiled 13 months later than the HX9V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the HX20V grades vs the HX9V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX20V Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Sony HX9V
| HX20V | HX9V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2012 |  | July 2011 | Fresher by 13 months |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 921k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony HX20V
| HX9V | HX20V |
|---|
Common features in the Sony HX20V and Sony HX9V
| HX20V | HX9V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Sony HX20V vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony HX20V provides physical dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the HX20V compared to the HX9V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HX20V and HX9V is 90 and 91 respectively.
Sony HX20V vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HX20V and HX9V.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX20V to provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent HX20V is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
Sony HX20V vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Sony HX20V
Portrait photography with Sony HX9V
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sony HX20V as a Street photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sony HX20V as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Sports photography camera
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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lighter than competition (254 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape photography with Sony HX20V
Landscape photography with Sony HX9V
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Sony HX20V Vlogging highlights
Sony HX9V Vlogging highlights
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (254g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Sony HX20V vs Sony HX9V Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2012-07-20 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing 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 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| 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 | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 922 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.10 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 254g (0.56 lb) | 245g (0.54 lb) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 pictures | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NP-BG1 | NP-BG1 |
| 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 |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $397 | $328 |
