Nikon 1
J1
 vs
Sony Cybershot
DSC-HX9v

Updated (August, 2012): Compare the Nikon 1 J2 vs Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

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Nikon 1 J1

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Reasons to buy the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
GPS
 Built-in GPS
Great for travel
Built-in flash
 Built-in flash
Usually standard
 
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Nikon 1 J1

Reasons to buy the Nikon 1 J1

High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
1,200 fps
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
60 fps
Movie continuous focus
 Movie continuous focus
Makes it easy to get in-focus movies
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 Phase detection video autofocus
fast and accurate
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 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
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 Phase detection autofocus
fast and accurate
 

differences

Advantages of the Nikon J1
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 1,200 fps vs None
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 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Continuous shooting Shoots much faster 60 fps vs 10 fps
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 6x faster continuous shooting
Autofocus Faster autofocus Phase detection vs Contrast detection
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 Catch candid moments easily
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
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 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
Sensor size Larger sensor Nikon CX 13.2x8.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
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 More than 4x larger sensor
Fastest shutter speed Much faster max shutter speed 1/16000s vs 1/1600s
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 10x faster max shutter speed
Thickness Slightly thinner 1.2" vs 1.3"
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 More than 10% thinner
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Advantages of the Sony DSC-HX9v
Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Battery life Longer battery life 300 shots vs 230 shots
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 More than 30% more shots per battery charge
Weight Slightly lighter 245 g vs 277 g
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 More than 10% lighter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $314.01 vs $496.95
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 The best price we've seen is $183 cheaper (around 40% less)
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Nikon 1 J1 Nikon 1 J1
34 vs 51
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Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a mirrorless interchangeable-lens with a travel zoom.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
External flash No external flash support Help
Less expandable
Viewfinder No viewfinders Help
Can only preview photos on the screen

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$325 - $349
Aperture Has a much wider aperture
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the 1 J1
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Nikon 1 J1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon 1 J3

Nikon 1 J3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$547 with 10-30mm lens
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
True resolution Higher true resolution
Color depth Worse color depth
Overall image quality Slightly worse image quality
Compare the 1 J3 vs the 1 J1
Nikon 1 V1

Nikon 1 V1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$392 - $395 with 10-30mm lens
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Battery life Longer battery life
Size Larger
Built-in flash No built-in flash
Compare the 1 V1 vs the 1 J1
Nikon 1 J2

Nikon 1 J2

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$321 - $449 with 10-30mm lens
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Overall image quality Slightly worse image quality
Color depth Worse color depth
Compare the 1 J2 vs the 1 J1
Samsung NX1000

Samsung NX1000

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$324 - $699 with 20-50mm lens
Supports 24p Supports 24p
True resolution Much higher true resolution
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Continuous shooting Shoots much slower
Compare the NX1000 vs the 1 J1
Nikon 1 S1

Nikon 1 S1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$447 with 11-2mm lens
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Dynamic range More dynamic range
Color depth Worse color depth
Compare the 1 S1 vs the 1 J1

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V

Travel zoom

$413
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Wide angle Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V vs the Cybershot DSC-HX9v
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Travel zoom

$300 - $378
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Macro focus Significantly better macro capability
Wide angle Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V vs the Cybershot DSC-HX9v
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

Travel zoom

$119 - $130
Weight Slightly lighter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Movie format Lower resolution movies
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-H90 vs the Cybershot DSC-HX9v
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Travel zoom

$199
Supports 24p Supports 24p
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Wide angle Worse wide angle
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Compare the PowerShot SX230 HS vs the Cybershot DSC-HX9v
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Travel zoom

$259 - $269
Supports 24p Supports 24p
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the Cybershot DSC-HX9v

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