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Sony HX9V vs Sony W530

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony HX9V vs Sony W530 Key Specs

Sony HX9V
(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
Sony W530
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony W530

 HX9V W530 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2011More recent by 7 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony HX9V

 W530 HX9V 

Common features in the Sony HX9V and Sony W530

 HX9V W530 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony HX9V vs Sony W530 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HX9V and W530 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX9V vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony HX9V vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX9V vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX9V Portrait photography advice
Sony W530 Portrait photography advice
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX9V Street photography highlights
Sony W530 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX9V as a Sports photography camera
Sony W530 as a Sports photography camera
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX9V
Travel photography with Sony W530
69
lighter than average (245 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX9V Landscape photography info
Sony W530 Landscape photography info
49
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
33
quite wide (26mm)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX9V Vlogging factors
Sony W530 Vlogging factors
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
26
quite wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Sony HX9V vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX9V and Sony W530
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
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