Sony HX9V vs Sony W370

The following is a extensive overview of the Sony HX9V and Sony W370, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX9V was revealed 19 months after the W370 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the HX9V scores against the W370 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The full galleries are available at Sony HX9V Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Sony HX9V provides physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the HX9V vs the W370.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX9V and W370 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX9V and W370.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX9V to result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent HX9V should have an edge in sensor technology.