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Sony HX9V vs Sony W830

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony HX9V vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Launched July 2011
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Sony HX9V vs Sony W830 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Sony HX9V versus Sony W830, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX9V was announced 3 years prior to the W830 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the HX9V matches up versus the W830 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony W830

 HX9V W830 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony HX9V

 W830 HX9V 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2011Newer by 30 months

Common features in the Sony HX9V and Sony W830

 HX9V W830 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Sony HX9V vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX9V has external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX9V versus Sony W830 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the HX9V against the W830.

Sony HX9V vs Sony W830 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX9V and W830 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX9V vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX9V vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX9V and W830.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W830 to deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged HX9V is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony HX9V vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Sony HX9V vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX9V vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX9V Portrait photography info
Sony W830 Portrait photography info
39
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
38
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX9V
Street photography with Sony W830
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX9V as a Sports photography camera
Sony W830 as a Sports photography camera
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX9V Travel photography features
Sony W830 Travel photography features
69
lighter than others in class (245g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX9V
Landscape photography with Sony W830
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
Sony W830 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Sony HX9V vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX9V and Sony W830
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-19 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 pounds) 122g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage 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
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $328 $128