Sony HX9V vs Sony W570

The following is a complete analysis of the Sony HX9V vs Sony W570, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. The resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX9V was introduced 7 months after the W570 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the HX9V grades vs the W570 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX9V Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony HX9V enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the HX9V versus the W570.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HX9V and W570 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX9V and W570.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files but you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern HX9V should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.