Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

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"The HX9V is an outstanding travel compact, albeit one with a somewhat premium price tag. It’s easy to use, feels great in the hand and delivers fantastic image quality"
trustedreviews.com | talking about the DSC-HX9v's overall-performance
"Images are consistently crisp, sharp and punchy with pleasing colour and good levels of contrast."
trustedreviews.com | talking about the DSC-HX9v's image-quality

Reasons to buy the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Screen resolution
High resolution screen
921k dots
Size
Really small
Compact 105x59x34 mm
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
Thickness
Thin
1.3"
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

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"Despite our few gripes, we still wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the HX100V to someone interested in a superzoom camera."
popphoto.com | talking about the DSC-HX100v's overall-performance
"It's easy to find what you are looking for."
popphoto.com | talking about the DSC-HX100v's button-layout

Reasons to buy the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Aperture
Wide aperture
f/2.8
Zoom
Great zoom
30x
Screen resolution
High resolution screen
921k dots
Screen flips out
Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Battery life
Great battery life
410 shots
Macro focus
Great macro
1 cm

differences

Advantages of the Sony DSC-HX100v

Zoom Much more zoom 30x vs 16x
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More than 3.5x more zoom
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
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Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
Aperture Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.3
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At its widest zoom, the DSC-HX100v's lens captures marginally more light (0.5 f-stops)
Battery life Significantly longer battery life 410 shots vs 300 shots
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Around 40% more shots per battery charge
Macro focus Significantly better macro capability 1 cm vs 5 cm
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Focus on subjects 5x closer to the lens
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder Digital vs None
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A viewfinder can help save battery life by keeping the screen turned off
Fastest shutter speed Much faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/1600s
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2.5x faster max shutter speed
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Advantages of the Sony DSC-HX9v

Size Much smaller 105x59x34 mm vs 122x87x93 mm
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4.7x smaller
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle 24 mm vs 27 mm
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More than 10% better wide angle
Weight Much lighter 245 g vs 577 g
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2.4x lighter
Thickness Much thinner 1.3" vs 3.7"
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2.7x thinner
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution 9.8 MP vs 9.7 MP
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Almost the same
Lowest price Cheaper $319.00 vs $409.00
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The best price we've seen is $90 cheaper (more than 20% less)
Sensor size Slightly larger sensor 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
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Almost the same
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digicams, and ignoring price

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59 vs 66
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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 super zoom with a travel zoom.

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similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Screen resolution Very high resolution screens Help
921k dots
Movie format Both shoot high resolution HD movies Help
1080p @ 60fps
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
GPS Built-in GPS Help
Great for travel
Continuous shooting Fast continuous shooting Help
10 fps
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Battery life Great battery life Help
DSC-HX100v:410 shots
DSC-HX9v:300 shots
Longest exposure Long exposures Help
30 seconds
Lowest price Very expensive Help
DSC-HX100v:$409.00
DSC-HX9v:$319.00
Light sensitivity (boost) No boost ISO Help
Lacks boost light sensitivity
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V

Travel zoom

$328

Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Macro focus Significantly worse macro focusing
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Super zoom

$399

Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$347 - $380

Zoom Has significantly more zoom
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

Super zoom

$397 - $400

Zoom Has way more more zoom
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Travel zoom

$399

Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Travel zoom

$294 - $299

High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500

Super zoom

$300

Zoom Significantly more zoom
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Battery life Much shorter battery life
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Super zoom

$495 - $500

External mic jack Has an external mic jack
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Zoom Significantly less zoom
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS20

Super zoom

$299 - $335

Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Size Significantly larger

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20

Panasonic Lumix ZS20

Travel zoom

$290 - $350

Touch screen Has a touch screen
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
True resolution Lower true resolution
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Travel zoom

$239 - $324

Supports 24p Supports 24p
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$356 - $430

Aperture Much wider aperture
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Zoom Less zoom
Nikon Coolpix S9100

Nikon Coolpix S9100

Travel zoom

$237 - $289

High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Zoom Slightly more zoom
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Aperture Narrower aperture

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discussion

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Amolchapate (4:03 PM, March 19, 2012)
Amol chapate
I am too confused which 1 i have to buy. ?
9v OR 100V
 
Van_d_man (11:24 PM, December 07, 2011)
I believe who posted the final decision that Sony DSC-HX100v is a runner
up – does not know what he is talking about..

Look at the videos here:

http://www.frys.com/product/6638824

 

DSC-HX100v camera
has stitching panoramic mode and 3D and has10X faster shutter than DSC-HX9v (DSC-HX9v takes 2 sec and displays “Writing to
card” after a shot is being taken).

I was in store playing with both cameras for an hour..

The only draw back for travel is the bigger size…. That’s
it!

 

DSC-HX100v is a Wiiinnnneerrr…!Period!