Sony HX9V vs Sony RX1R II

Here, we will be comparing the Sony HX9V and Sony RX1R II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the HX9V (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the HX9V (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The HX9V was revealed 5 years earlier than the RX1R II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the HX9V grades against the RX1R II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX9V Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Sony HX9V comes with exterior 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) while the Sony RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX9V and Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the HX9V and the RX1R II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX9V and RX1R II is 91 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX9V and RX1R II.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The HX9V using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX1R II will provide more detail because of its extra 26MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged HX9V will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.