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Sony HX9V vs Sony WX10

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sony HX9V vs Sony WX10 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
  • Introduced July 2011
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Sony HX9V vs Sony WX10 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Sony HX9V and Sony WX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The HX9V was unveiled 7 months later than the WX10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the HX9V grades vs the WX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony WX10

 HX9V WX10 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2011More recent by 7 months
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony HX9V

 WX10 HX9V 

Common features in the Sony HX9V and Sony WX10

 HX9V WX10 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Sony HX9V vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Sony HX9V features exterior 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 WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the HX9V compared to the WX10.

Sony HX9V vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HX9V and WX10 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sony HX9V vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX9V vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HX9V and WX10.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should always consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher HX9V is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sony HX9V vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sony HX9V vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX9V vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX9V Portrait photography information
Sony WX10 Portrait photography information
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX9V Sports photography advice
Sony WX10 Sports photography advice
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX9V as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (245g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX9V
Landscape photography with Sony WX10
49
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX9V Vlogging features
Sony WX10 Vlogging features
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
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Sony HX9V vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX9V and Sony WX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.8 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 161g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $328 $200