Sony HX90V vs Sony WX9
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Sony HX90V vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Revealed April 2015
(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
- Revealed January 2011
Sony HX90V vs Sony WX9 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Sony HX90V and Sony WX9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. The image resolution of the HX90V (18MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe HX90V was manufactured 4 years after the WX9 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the HX90V scores against the WX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony HX90V vs Sony WX9 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX90V Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Sony WX9
HX90V | WX9 | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | January 2011 | Newer by 52 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony HX90V
WX9 | HX90V |
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Common features in the Sony HX90V and Sony WX9
HX90V | WX9 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | Identical screen resolution | |
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Sony HX90V vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Sony HX90V features outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Analyze the Sony HX90V and Sony WX9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the HX90V against the WX9.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HX90V and WX9 is 91 and 99 respectively.
Sony HX90V vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX90V and WX9.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX90V to produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer HX90V provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Sony HX90V vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX90V vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2015-04-14 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz X | 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 | 18MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.4 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 638k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 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 | AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245 gr (0.54 pounds) | - |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") | 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 | 360 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $440 | $188 |