Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 IV

In this article, we are evaluating the Sony HX9V and Sony RX100 IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is very close but the HX9V (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX9V was unveiled 4 years before the RX100 IV and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the HX9V scores vs the RX100 IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The full galleries are available at Sony HX9V Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX9V features outer dimensions 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 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX9V and Sony RX100 IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the HX9V vs the RX100 IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX9V and RX100 IV is 91 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HX9V and RX100 IV.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HX9V with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX100 IV will result in greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older HX9V will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.