Sony HX9V vs Sony A65

On this page, we will be comparing the Sony HX9V vs Sony A65, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are offered by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the HX9V (16MP) and A65 (24MP) and the HX9V (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The HX9V was revealed 3 months earlier than the A65 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the HX9V scores vs the A65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V & Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX9V Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX9V features external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A65 has dimensions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX9V vs Sony A65 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the HX9V vs the A65.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HX9V and A65 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX9V and A65.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HX9V with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A65 will result in more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively.