Sony HX9V vs Sony A68
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Sony HX9V vs Sony A68 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched July 2011
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Launched November 2015
- Replaced the Sony A65
Sony HX9V vs Sony A68 Overview
Below is a extensive review of the Sony HX9V and Sony A68, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both designed by Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the HX9V (16MP) and A68 (24MP) and the HX9V (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe HX9V was released 5 years earlier than the A68 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the HX9V matches up against the A68 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony HX9V vs Sony A68 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V and Sony SLT-A68. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX9V Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony A68
HX9V | A68 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 461k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Sony HX9V
A68 | HX9V | |||
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Launched | November 2015 | July 2011 | More recent by 52 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Sony HX9V and Sony A68
HX9V | A68 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Sony HX9V vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony HX9V comes with physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony A68 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).
Examine the Sony HX9V and Sony A68 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the HX9V versus the A68.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HX9V and A68 is 91 and 64 respectively.
Sony HX9V vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX9V and A68.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HX9V featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A68 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older HX9V is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Sony HX9V vs Sony A68 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | Sony SLT-A68 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2015-11-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | BIONZ | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 79 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245g (0.54 lb) | 610g (1.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 701 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 510 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BG1 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
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 |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $328 | $581 |