Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 VI

Below, we will be comparing the Sony HX9V and Sony RX100 VI, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. The resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is relatively close but the HX9V (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The HX9V was brought out 7 years before the RX100 VI which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the HX9V matches up against the RX100 VI for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX9V Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX9V comes with outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the HX9V and the RX100 VI.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX9V and RX100 VI is 91 and 88 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX9V and RX100 VI.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HX9V because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 VI will provide you with more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HX9V will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.