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Sony HX9V vs Sony S2100

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony HX9V vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Sony HX9V
(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
  • Announced July 2011
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Sony HX9V vs Sony S2100 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Sony HX9V versus Sony S2100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the HX9V (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX9V was introduced 19 months after the S2100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the HX9V scores against the S2100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony S2100

 HX9V S2100 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony HX9V

 S2100 HX9V 

Common features in the Sony HX9V and Sony S2100

 HX9V S2100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Sony HX9V vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony HX9V comes with physical 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) whilst the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the HX9V against the S2100.

Sony HX9V vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX9V and S2100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Sony HX9V vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX9V vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HX9V and S2100.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX9V to deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer HX9V is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Sony HX9V vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Sony HX9V vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX9V vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Portrait photography camera
39
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX9V Street photography features
Sony S2100 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX9V as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Sports photography camera
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX9V Travel photography features
Sony S2100 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition (245 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
nice screen size (3")
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX9V Vlogging information
Sony S2100 Vlogging information
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Sony HX9V vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX9V and Sony S2100
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9VSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-BG1 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $328 $0