Sony HX9V vs Sony QX30

Here is a detailed analysis of the Sony HX9V vs Sony QX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX9V was released 4 years before the QX30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the HX9V scores vs the QX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX9V Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Sony HX9V has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has specifications of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX9V vs Sony QX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the HX9V against the QX30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HX9V and QX30 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX9V and QX30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony QX30 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older HX9V is going to be behind in sensor innovation.