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Sony HX9V vs Sony A65

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Sony HX9V vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Released July 2011
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Announced November 2011
  • Renewed by Sony A68
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Sony HX9V vs Sony A65 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony A65

 HX9V A65 

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony HX9V

 A65 HX9V 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony HX9V and Sony A65

 HX9V A65 
AnnouncedJuly 2011November 2011Same age
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution921k921kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Sony HX9V vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony HX9V vs Sony A65 size comparison

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

Sony HX9V vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX9V vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony HX9V vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Sony HX9V vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX9V vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX9V Portrait photography advice
Sony A65 Portrait photography advice
39
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony HX9V Street photography information
Sony A65 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX9V Sports photography details
Sony A65 Sports photography details
44
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX9V Travel photography details
Sony A65 Travel photography details
69
lighter than others (245 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A65 as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX9V Vlogging features
Sony A65 Vlogging features
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
78
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
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Sony HX9V vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX9V and Sony A65
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9VSony SLT-A65
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Sony SLT-A65
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-07-19 2011-11-15
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lbs) 622 gr (1.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 717
Other
Battery life - 560 photos
Battery type - 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 feature
Storage type 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
Card slots One One
Cost at release $328 $700