Sony HX9V vs Sony RX10 III

On this page, we are contrasting the Sony HX9V vs Sony RX10 III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is very similar but the HX9V (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The HX9V was unveiled 5 years earlier than the RX10 III which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the HX9V matches up versus the RX10 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX9V Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony HX9V has got outside 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) while the Sony RX10 III has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") along with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX9V vs Sony RX10 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the HX9V compared to the RX10 III.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HX9V and RX10 III is 91 and 53 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HX9V and RX10 III.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HX9V with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX10 III will deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged HX9V is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.