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Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 III

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
77
Overall
61

Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 III 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 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched May 2014
  • Superseded the Sony RX100 II
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 IV
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Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 III Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is very comparable but the HX9V (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The HX9V was launched 3 years earlier than the RX100 III which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the HX9V grades versus the RX100 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony RX100 III

 HX9V RX100 III 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Sony HX9V

 RX100 III HX9V 
LaunchedMay 2014July 2011More modern by 34 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k921kClearer display (+308k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony HX9V and Sony RX100 III

 HX9V RX100 III 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony HX9V features outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony RX100 III has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Compare the Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the HX9V and the RX100 III.

Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 III size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HX9V and RX100 III is 91 and 89 respectively.

Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 III top view buttons comparison

Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX9V and RX100 III.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HX9V because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 III will produce more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged HX9V will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 III sensor size comparison

Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX9V Portrait photography info
Sony RX100 III Portrait photography info
39
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX9V
Street photography with Sony RX100 III
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (290 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX9V as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 III as a Sports photography camera
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX9V Travel photography factors
Sony RX100 III Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
85
lighter than others in class (290g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX9V Landscape photography features
Sony RX100 III Landscape photography features
49
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
73
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX9V Vlogging highlights
Sony RX100 III Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
80
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (290 grams)
does not have mic socket
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Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX9V and Sony RX100 III
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9VSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2014-05-15
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000s
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 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 pounds) 290g (0.64 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 495
Other
Battery life - 320 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous)
Time lapse shooting 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 Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $328 $748