Sony HX9V vs Sony W530
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Sony HX9V vs Sony W530 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Revealed July 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
Sony HX9V vs Sony W530 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Sony HX9V vs Sony W530, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe HX9V was revealed 7 months later than the W530 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the HX9V scores vs the W530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony HX9V vs Sony W530 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX9V Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony W530
HX9V | W530 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | January 2011 | More recent by 7 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony HX9V
W530 | HX9V |
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Common features in the Sony HX9V and Sony W530
HX9V | W530 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Sony HX9V vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX9V features outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony W530 has dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check out the Sony HX9V vs Sony W530 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the HX9V versus the W530.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HX9V and W530 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Sony HX9V vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX9V and W530.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX9V to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer HX9V should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Sony HX9V vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX9V vs Sony W530 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | BIONZ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245 gr (0.54 lb) | 113 gr (0.25 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $328 | $269 |