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Sony HX9V vs Sony WX300

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Sony HX9V vs Sony WX300 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
  • Revealed July 2011
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Updated by Sony WX350
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Sony HX9V vs Sony WX300 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony HX9V versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both sold by Sony. The image resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX9V was launched 19 months prior to the WX300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the HX9V scores vs the WX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony WX300

 HX9V WX300 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony HX9V

 WX300 HX9V 
RevealedFebruary 2013July 2011Fresher by 19 months

Common features in the Sony HX9V and Sony WX300

 HX9V WX300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Sony HX9V vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony HX9V offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX9V versus Sony WX300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the HX9V against the WX300.

Sony HX9V vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX9V and WX300 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Sony HX9V vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX9V vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HX9V and WX300.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX300 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older HX9V will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony HX9V vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Sony HX9V vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX9V vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX9V Portrait photography info
Sony WX300 Portrait photography info
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX9V Street photography info
Sony WX300 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX9V
Sports photography with Sony WX300
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX9V Travel photography details
Sony WX300 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
44
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX9V Vlogging details
Sony WX300 Vlogging details
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Sony HX9V vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX9V and Sony WX300
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 245 grams (0.54 lb) 166 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-BG1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $328 $330