Updated (January, 2011): Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs Sony Cybershot DSC-HX7V

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Reasons to buy the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

GPS
 Built-in GPS
Great for travel
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
 

Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v

GPS
 Built-in GPS
Great for travel
Size
 Really small
Compact 102x58x29 mm
Shutter lag
 Barely any delay taking photos
300 ms shutter lag
Thickness
 Thin
1.1"
 
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differences

Advantages of the Sony DSC-HX9v

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Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen 921k dots vs 230k dots
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 More than 4x higher resolution screen
Zoom More zoom 16x vs 10x
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 More than 2.5x more zoom
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Aperture Wider aperture f/3.3 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest zoom, the DSC-HX9v's lens captures marginally more light (0.2 f-stops)
Wide angle Better wide angle 24 mm vs 25 mm
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 Almost the same
True resolution Higher true resolution 9.8 MP vs 9 MP
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 Capture around 10% more detail in your photos
Sensor size Slightly larger sensor 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/2.5" 6.3x4.2mm
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 Around 10% larger sensor
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Advantages of the Sony DSC-HX5v

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Size Smaller 102x58x29 mm vs 105x59x34 mm
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 Around 20% smaller
Weight Lighter 200 g vs 245 g
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 Around 20% lighter
Thickness Thinner 1.1" vs 1.3"
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 More than 10% thinner
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recommendations

Which camera do we recommend? Relative to the best recent travel zooms, and ignoring price

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Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v 67

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similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
GPS Built-in GPS Help
Great for travel
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Longest exposure Long exposures Help
30 seconds
Light sensitivity (boost) No boost ISO Help
Lacks boost light sensitivity
Weight Heavy Help
DSC-HX9v:245 g
DSC-HX5v:200 g

Compared to recent travel zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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Macro focus Poor macro capabilities Help
5 cm
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
High-speed framerate No high speed movie support Help
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V

Travel zoom

$389 - $449
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Battery life Has a significantly longer battery life
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V vs the Cybershot DSC-HX9v
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX7V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7v

Travel zoom

$160
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX7v vs the Cybershot DSC-HX9v
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX7v vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V

Travel zoom

$340
Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V vs the Cybershot DSC-HX9v
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Travel zoom

$338
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V vs the Cybershot DSC-HX9v
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v
Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Pro digicam

$548 - $550
Aperture Has a much wider aperture
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Thickness Is thicker
Startup delay Has slightly more startup delay
Compare the Cybershot DSC-RX100 vs the Cybershot DSC-HX9v
Compare the Cybershot DSC-RX100 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300

Travel zoom

$230 - $328
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Size Is slightly smaller
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
GPS Doesn't have a built-in GPS
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 vs the Cybershot DSC-HX9v
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v
Canon PowerShot S110

Canon PowerShot S110

Pro digicam

$235 - $359
Aperture Has a much wider aperture
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
Compare the PowerShot S110 vs the Cybershot DSC-HX9v
Compare the PowerShot S110 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

Travel zoom

$133
Weight Lighter
GPS No built-in GPS
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-H90 vs the Cybershot DSC-HX9v
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Travel zoom

$203
Supports 24p Supports 24p
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Compare the PowerShot SX230 HS vs the Cybershot DSC-HX9v
Nikon Coolpix S9100

Nikon Coolpix S9100

Travel zoom

$219
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Zoom More zoom
GPS No built-in GPS
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Compare the Coolpix S9100 vs the Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

Travel zoom
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen
Aperture Wider aperture
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS7 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55

Travel zoom

$230
True resolution Higher true resolution
Sensor size Slightly larger sensor
GPS No built-in GPS
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-H55 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v

appearance

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discussion

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