Sony HX9V vs Sony W830
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Sony HX9V vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Sony HX9V vs Sony W830 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX9V Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony W830
HX9V | W830 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony HX9V
W830 | HX9V | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | July 2011 | Newer by 30 months |
Common features in the Sony HX9V and Sony W830
HX9V | W830 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX9V and W830 is 91 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Sony HX9V vs Sony W830 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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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 |