Sony HX9V vs Sony RX10

In this article, we are analyzing the Sony HX9V and Sony RX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is fairly close but the HX9V (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") use totally different sensor size.

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The HX9V was introduced 3 years earlier than the RX10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the HX9V grades vs the RX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX9V Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony HX9V has physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony RX10 has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the HX9V and the RX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HX9V and RX10 is 91 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX9V and RX10.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HX9V using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony RX10 will result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged HX9V will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.