Sony HX9V vs Sony W330

Let's look a little more in depth at the Sony HX9V and Sony W330, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX9V was introduced 19 months later than the W330 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the HX9V matches up vs the W330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX9V Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony HX9V comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the HX9V versus the W330.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX9V and W330 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HX9V and W330.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX9V to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent HX9V should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.