Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 II

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.

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.

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.

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.