Sony HX9V vs Sony WX5
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39 Features
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95 Imaging
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Sony HX9V vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Launched July 2010
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Let's look more in depth at the Sony HX9V and Sony WX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the HX9V (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe HX9V was revealed 13 months later than the WX5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the HX9V matches up versus the WX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are available at Sony HX9V Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony WX5
| HX9V | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2011 |  | July 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 461k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony HX9V
| WX5 | HX9V |
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Common features in the Sony HX9V and Sony WX5
| HX9V | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Sony HX9V vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony HX9V has got outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Sony HX9V and Sony WX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the HX9V compared to the WX5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HX9V and WX5 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Sony HX9V vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX9V and WX5.
To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX9V to produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer HX9V provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony HX9V vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2010-07-08 |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.8" |
| Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 245 gr (0.54 lb) | 146 gr (0.32 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | NP-BG1 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $328 | $250 |
