Sony HX9V vs Sony RX1R

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Sony HX9V vs Sony RX1R, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the HX9V (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the HX9V (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The HX9V was brought out 23 months prior to the RX1R making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the HX9V scores against the RX1R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX9V Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Sony HX9V has external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the HX9V and the RX1R.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX9V and RX1R is 91 and 79 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HX9V and RX1R.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The HX9V due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1R will resolve greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged HX9V is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.