Sony HX9V vs Sony WX30

Below is a in depth comparison of the Sony HX9V versus Sony WX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. The image resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX9V was launched very close to the WX30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the HX9V matches up versus the WX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX9V Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony HX9V comes with external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the HX9V compared to the WX30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the HX9V and WX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX9V and WX30.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration.