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

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

76

vs
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v

65
 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Wide angle
 Wide angle lens
24 mm
GPS
 Built-in GPS
Great for travel
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
 

Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v

GPS
 Built-in GPS
Great for travel
Size
 Really small
Compact 102x58x29 mm
Thickness
 Thin
1.1"
Weight
 Light-weight
200 g
 
Differences | Recommendations | Similarities | Competitors | Appearance | Discussion

differences

Advantages of the Sony DSC-HX9v
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
Wide angle Better wide angle 24 mm vs 25 mm
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 Almost the same
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
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
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)
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
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
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v Learn more about
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent travel zooms, and ignoring price

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v
76 vs 65
Explain scores
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v.

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Movie format Full HD (1080p) video Help
DSC-HX9v:1080p @ 60fps
DSC-HX5v:1080p @ 30fps
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
DSC-HX9v:24 mm
DSC-HX5v:25 mm
GPS Built-in GPS Help
Great for travel
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Continuous shooting Fast continuous shooting Help
10 fps
Longest exposure Long exposures Help
30 seconds
Light sensitivity (boost) No boost ISO Help
Lacks boost light sensitivity
Thickness Quite thick Help
DSC-HX9v:1.3"
DSC-HX5v:1.1"
Weight Heavy Help
DSC-HX9v:245 g
DSC-HX5v:200 g
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Size Large Help
DSC-HX9v:105x59x34 mm
DSC-HX5v:102x58x29 mm

Compared to recent travel zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Fastest shutter speed Slow max shutter speed Help
1/1600 of a second
High-speed framerate No high speed movie support Help
Not supported

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Travel zoom

$300 - $383
Zoom Has significantly 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 Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V

Travel zoom

$413
Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
Lowest price Is much less expensive
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-HX50V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V

Travel zoom

$448
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-RX100

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Pro digicam

$648 - $760
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-H90

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

Travel zoom

$120 - $130
Lowest price Is much less expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-H90 vs the Cybershot DSC-HX9v
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-H90 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Travel zoom

$235 - $290
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the PowerShot SX230 HS vs the Cybershot DSC-HX9v
Compare the PowerShot SX230 HS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX7V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7v

Travel zoom
Wide angle Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX7v vs the Cybershot DSC-HX9v
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX7v vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Sony 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
Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor
Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS7 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-HX5v

appearance

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