Sony HX9V vs Sony W800

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony HX9V versus Sony W800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX9V was launched 3 years before the W800 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the HX9V matches up against the W800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX9V Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony HX9V features external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the HX9V versus the W800.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX9V and W800 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX9V and W800.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W800 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HX9V will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.