Sony HX9V vs Sony WX50
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Sony HX9V vs Sony WX50 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
- Released July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
Sony HX9V vs Sony WX50 Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Sony HX9V and Sony WX50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe HX9V was announced 6 months earlier than the WX50 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the HX9V matches up vs the WX50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony HX9V vs Sony WX50 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX9V Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony WX50
HX9V | WX50 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 461k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony HX9V
WX50 | HX9V |
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Common features in the Sony HX9V and Sony WX50
HX9V | WX50 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | January 2012 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Sony HX9V vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony HX9V has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Sony HX9V and Sony WX50 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the HX9V vs the WX50.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HX9V and WX50 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Sony HX9V vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HX9V and WX50.
Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration.
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Sony HX9V vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 245 grams (0.54 lbs) | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 photos |
Battery type | - | 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 shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $328 | $250 |