Sony HX50V vs Sony HX9V
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![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX50V/Sony-HX50V-front.jpg)
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Sony HX50V vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Previous Model is Sony HX30V
(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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Sony HX50V vs Sony HX9V Overview
In this article, we are analyzing the Sony HX50V and Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the HX50V (20MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The HX50V was revealed 22 months later than the HX9V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the HX50V grades vs the HX9V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Sony HX50V vs Sony HX9V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are available at Sony HX50V Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony HX9V
HX50V | HX9V | |||
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Launched | April 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 22 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony HX50V
HX9V | HX50V |
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Common features in the Sony HX50V and Sony HX9V
HX50V | HX9V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 921k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Sony HX50V vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony HX50V features external dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Sony HX50V and Sony HX9V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the HX50V versus the HX9V.
![Sony HX50V vs Sony HX9V size comparison Sony HX50V vs Sony HX9V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX50V-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX9V-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX50V and HX9V is 89 and 91 respectively.
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Sony HX50V vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX50V and HX9V.
As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX50V to result in extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern HX50V will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
![Sony HX50V vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison Sony HX50V vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX50V-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX9V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony HX50V vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony HX50V vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony HX50V vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX50V-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX9V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sony HX50V vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-04-24 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 2920 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5 - 6.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | XtraFine LCD display | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 272 grams (0.60 lb) | 245 grams (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 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 | 400 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | 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 | One | One |
Cost at release | $439 | $328 |