Sony HX9V vs Sony TF1

Below is a thorough overview of the Sony HX9V vs Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX9V was brought out 23 months before the TF1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the HX9V grades versus the TF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX9V Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX9V enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the HX9V compared to the TF1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX9V and TF1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX9V and TF1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you will need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older HX9V is going to be behind in sensor innovation.