Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 II
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Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 II Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX9V Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony RX100 II
HX9V | RX100 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony HX9V
RX100 II | HX9V | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | July 2011 | More modern by 23 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 921k | Clearer display (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Sony HX9V and Sony RX100 II
HX9V | RX100 II | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 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).
Analyze the Sony HX9V versus Sony RX100 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
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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 |