Sony HX9V vs Sony A57
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Sony HX9V vs Sony A57 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched July 2011
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Photography Glossary Sony HX9V vs Sony A57 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Sony HX9V and Sony A57, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the A57 (16MP) is relatively similar but the HX9V (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe HX9V was released 14 months earlier than the A57 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the HX9V scores vs the A57 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony A57
| HX9V | A57 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Sony HX9V
| A57 | HX9V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2012 |  | July 2011 | More modern by 14 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony HX9V and Sony A57
| HX9V | A57 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 921k | Identical screen resolution |
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Sony HX9V vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX9V has outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony A57 has dimensions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).
Check the Sony HX9V and Sony A57 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the HX9V and the A57.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HX9V and A57 is 91 and 64 respectively.
Sony HX9V vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HX9V and A57.
To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The HX9V features the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF trickier. The more aged HX9V is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony HX9V vs Sony A57 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | Sony SLT-A57 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | Sony SLT-A57 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2012-09-13 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology | Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | 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 | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 grams (0.54 lb) | 618 grams (1.36 lb) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 785 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 550 images |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-BG1 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| 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 | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $328 | $1,000 |