Sony HX9V vs Sony WX70

The following is a extended assessment of the Sony HX9V vs Sony WX70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. The image resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX9V was brought out 6 months earlier than the WX70 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the HX9V scores against the WX70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX9V Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony HX9V enjoys exterior measurements 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 WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the HX9V compared to the WX70.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HX9V and WX70 is 91 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HX9V and WX70.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.