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Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs

Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched October 2016
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100 IV
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 VI
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Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 V Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony HX9V versus Sony RX100 V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is very comparable but the HX9V (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The HX9V was launched 6 years earlier than the RX100 V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the HX9V matches up versus the RX100 V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony RX100 V

 HX9V RX100 V 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Sony HX9V

 RX100 V HX9V 
LaunchedOctober 2016July 2011Newer by 63 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k921kSharper display (+308k dot)
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Common features in the Sony HX9V and Sony RX100 V

 HX9V RX100 V 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX9V comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX9V versus Sony RX100 V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the HX9V versus the RX100 V.

Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

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

Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison

Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HX9V and RX100 V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HX9V featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 V will show greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged HX9V will be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX9V Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX100 V Portrait photography highlights
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX9V Sports photography highlights
Sony RX100 V Sports photography highlights
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
70
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
low battery life (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX9V Travel photography information
Sony RX100 V Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition in class (245g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
80
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery life (220 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 V as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
70
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX9V Vlogging details
Sony RX100 V Vlogging details
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing mic support
81
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
no external microphone socket
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Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX9V and Sony RX100 V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9VSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2016-10-06
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
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
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 pounds) 299 grams (0.66 pounds)
Physical 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 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 586
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage 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 Single Single
Retail price $328 $998