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Sony HX9V vs Sony WX150

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