Sony HX9V vs Sony RX10 II

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Sony HX9V vs Sony RX10 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is fairly similar but the HX9V (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") use different sensor sizing.

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The HX9V was announced 4 years prior to the RX10 II and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the HX9V grades versus the RX10 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony HX9V enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony RX10 II has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Check the Sony HX9V vs Sony RX10 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the HX9V against the RX10 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX9V and RX10 II is 91 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX9V and RX10 II.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HX9V having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony RX10 II will offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older HX9V is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.