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Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs

Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Old Model is Sony RX100
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 III
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Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 II Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Sony HX9V versus Sony RX100 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is fairly similar but the HX9V (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The HX9V was brought out 23 months earlier than the RX100 II making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the HX9V grades vs the RX100 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony RX100 II

 HX9V RX100 II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony HX9V

 RX100 II HX9V 
LaunchedJune 2013July 2011More modern by 23 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k921kClearer display (+308k dot)

Common features in the Sony HX9V and Sony RX100 II

 HX9V RX100 II 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony HX9V has got physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the HX9V vs the RX100 II.

Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX9V and RX100 II is 91 and 89 respectively.

Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HX9V and RX100 II.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HX9V due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX100 II will offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HX9V is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Portrait photography camera
39
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
70
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX9V Street photography info
Sony RX100 II Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (281 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX9V Sports photography factors
Sony RX100 II Sports photography factors
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX9V Travel photography highlights
Sony RX100 II Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition (245g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
80
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (281 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
74
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 II as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
37
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (281g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX9V and Sony RX100 II
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9VSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2013-06-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lb) 281 gr (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 483
Other
Battery life - 350 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $328 $598