Sony HX9V vs Sony W380

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony HX9V versus Sony W380, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX9V was launched 19 months later than the W380 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the HX9V grades versus the W380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX9V Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX9V has got 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 W380 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the HX9V versus the W380.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HX9V and W380 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HX9V and W380.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony HX9V to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent HX9V should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.