Sony HX9V vs Sony RX1

Its time to look more in depth at the Sony HX9V and Sony RX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the HX9V (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the HX9V (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The HX9V was brought out 19 months before the RX1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the HX9V matches up against the RX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The entire galleries are provided at Sony HX9V Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Sony HX9V provides external measurements 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 RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX9V and Sony RX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the HX9V compared to the RX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HX9V and RX1 is 91 and 79 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HX9V and RX1.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HX9V due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX1 will show extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older HX9V will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.