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Sony HX9V vs Sony W810

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony HX9V vs Sony W810 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 W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Sony HX9V vs Sony W810 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Sony HX9V and Sony W810, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. The image resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX9V was brought out 3 years prior to the W810 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the HX9V scores against the W810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony W810

 HX9V W810 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony HX9V

 W810 HX9V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2011Newer by 30 months

Common features in the Sony HX9V and Sony W810

 HX9V W810 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Sony HX9V vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Sony HX9V has got outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the HX9V against the W810.

Sony HX9V vs Sony W810 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX9V and W810 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX9V vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX9V vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HX9V and W810.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W810 to give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged HX9V is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony HX9V vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Sony HX9V vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX9V vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX9V
Portrait photography with Sony W810
39
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
MP count good (20MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX9V Street photography features
Sony W810 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX9V Sports photography features
Sony W810 Sports photography features
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX9V as a Travel photography camera
Sony W810 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX9V
Landscape photography with Sony W810
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
41
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX9V
Vlogging with Sony W810
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
32
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Sony HX9V vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX9V and Sony W810
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lb) 111 gr (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $328 $100