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Sony HX9V vs Sony WX150

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony HX9V vs Sony WX150 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 WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Sony HX9V vs Sony WX150 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Sony HX9V vs Sony WX150, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX9V was manufactured 7 months earlier than the WX150 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the HX9V grades vs the WX150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony WX150

 HX9V WX150 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony HX9V

 WX150 HX9V 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2011More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Sony HX9V and Sony WX150

 HX9V WX150 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Sony HX9V vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX9V offers physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Sony HX9V vs Sony WX150 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the HX9V against the WX150.

Sony HX9V vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HX9V and WX150 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sony HX9V vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX9V vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX9V and WX150.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony WX150 to produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged HX9V will be behind in sensor technology.

Sony HX9V vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Sony HX9V vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX9V vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX9V Portrait photography advice
Sony WX150 Portrait photography advice
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
MP count decent (18MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX9V as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Sports photography camera
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX9V Travel photography information
Sony WX150 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than average in class (133g)
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
46
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX9V
Vlogging with Sony WX150
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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Sony HX9V vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX9V and Sony WX150
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $328 $300