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Sony HX9V vs Sony A35

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69 Imaging
56 Features
70 Overall
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Sony HX9V vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Sony HX9V
(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
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony A33
  • Refreshed by Sony A37
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Sony HX9V vs Sony A35 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Sony HX9V vs Sony A35, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the HX9V (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The HX9V was revealed 2 months earlier than the A35 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the HX9V grades versus the A35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony A35

		

		

			
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Common features in the Sony HX9V and Sony A35

		

		

			
 HX9V A35 
LaunchedJuly 2011September 2011Similar age
Focus manually  Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution921k921kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony HX9V vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony HX9V enjoys physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
Check the Sony HX9V vs Sony A35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the HX9V vs the A35.
Sony HX9V vs Sony A35 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HX9V and A35 is 91 and 69 respectively.
Sony HX9V vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony HX9V vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The visual below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HX9V and A35.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The HX9V uses the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder.
	
			Sony HX9V vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony HX9V vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony HX9V vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony A35 as a Portrait photography camera
39
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
73
 has manual focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 provides face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Sony HX9V Street photography details
Sony A35 Street photography details
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (245 grams)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
71
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison
Sony HX9V Sports photography info
Sony A35 Sports photography info
44
 excellent zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good MP (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
 low battery pack (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Sony HX9V
Travel photography with Sony A35
69
 lighter than others in class (245g)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 great reach (384mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
58
 lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 missing Timelapse function
 low battery pack (440 per charge)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Sony HX9V
Landscape photography with Sony A35
49
 has manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 does not have Timelapse mode
69
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 low battery pack (440 per charge)
 missing Timelapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Sony HX9V Vlogging highlights
Sony A35 Vlogging highlights
33
 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others in class (245g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone socket
36
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 includes microphone jack
 lighter than competition in class (415g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Sony HX9V vs Sony A35 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX9V and Sony A35
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9VSony SLT-A35
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Sony SLT-A35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-07-19 2011-09-20
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync - 1/160s
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 245 gr (0.54 pounds) 415 gr (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media 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 One One
Retail price $328 $598