Sony HX50V vs Sony HX9V

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX50V and HX9V is 89 and 91 respectively.

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.