Sony HX9V vs Sony WX300
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Sony HX9V vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Sony HX9V vs Sony WX300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX9V Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony WX300
HX9V | WX300 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony HX9V
WX300 | HX9V | |||
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Revealed | February 2013 | July 2011 | Fresher by 19 months |
Common features in the Sony HX9V and Sony WX300
HX9V | WX300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX9V and WX300 is 91 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX9V vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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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 |