Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 VII
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Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 VII Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Revealed July 2019
- Succeeded the Sony RX100 VI
Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 VII Overview
Below is a in depth comparison of the Sony HX9V versus Sony RX100 VII, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is pretty comparable but the HX9V (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") use totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe HX9V was brought out 9 years before the RX100 VII and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the HX9V grades vs the RX100 VII in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 VII Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX9V Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony RX100 VII
HX9V | RX100 VII |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Sony HX9V
RX100 VII | HX9V | |||
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Revealed | July 2019 | July 2011 | More recent by 97 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX9V and Sony RX100 VII
HX9V | RX100 VII | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | Exact same screen resolution |
Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Sony HX9V has outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VII has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).
Analyze the Sony HX9V versus Sony RX100 VII in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the HX9V and the RX100 VII.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX9V and RX100 VII is 91 and 88 respectively.
Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HX9V and RX100 VII.
As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HX9V due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 VII will show extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older HX9V will be behind in sensor tech.
Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX9V vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2019-07-25 |
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 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 20.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
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 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) | 302 grams (0.67 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 418 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BG1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
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 |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $328 | $1,298 |