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Sony HX9V Review

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    Main Features

    • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
    • ISO 100 - 3200
    • 24-384 mm F3.3-5.9 Zoom Lens
    • Optical Image Stabilization
    • 3" Fixed Type Screen
    • 10 fps continuous shooting
    • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video
    • Built-in GPS
    • 245g. 105 x 59 x 34 mm
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    Sony HX9V Overview

    First introduced in July 2011 , Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V is a 16.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization and 24-384 mm F3.3-5.9 lens.

    Sony HX9V Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Video
    8. Other Features
    9. Lens
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Sony HX9V has an Overall Score of 40/100 and ranked #198 out of 629 in Compact cameras (Top 10 Compact), and ranked #747 out of 1225 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

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    Sony HX9V Physical Specs
    Sony HX9V weighs 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz) and has external dimensions of 105 x 59 x 34 mm (4.13 x 2.32 x 1.34″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, Sony HX9V is a significantly heavy camera for its class. With a thickness of 34mm, it has an average thickness.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Sony HX9V with the dimensions:

    Sony HX9V Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Sony HX9V Camera Body

    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Sony HX9V, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Sony HX9V Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Sony HX9V Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery


    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Sony HX9V with its main competitors:

    Sony HX9V Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs HX9V Thickness vs HX9V
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Camera Sony HX90V
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    245g equal weight 36mm 2mm thicker
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Camera Sony HX10V
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    234g 11g lighter 34mm equal thickness
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Camera Sony HX20V
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    254g 9g heavier 35mm 1mm thicker
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Camera Sony HX50V
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    272g 27g heavier 38mm 4mm thicker
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Camera Sony RX100
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    240g 5g lighter 36mm 2mm thicker
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Camera Sony HX5
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    200g 45g lighter 29mm 5mm thinner
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Camera Sony HX7V
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    208g 37g lighter 29mm 5mm thinner
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Camera Sony HX80
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    245g equal weight 36mm 2mm thicker

    Weather Sealing

    Sony HX9V doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Sony HX9V Sensor and Photography Features

    Sony HX9V has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features BIONZ processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4608 x 3456 pixels with aspect ratios of 4:3 and 16:9. HX9V has a native ISO range of 100 - 3200 but unfortunately, Sony HX9V doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider Nikon Coolpix P7100 or Canon PowerShot S120 in the same price range.

    Sony HX9V is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Sony HX9V vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Sony HX9V's 1/2.3-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Sony HX9V Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Sony HX9V Sensor Size with other standard sensors

    Sony HX9V Lens

    Sony HX9V features a 24-384 mm F3.3-5.9 16× zoom lens. This camera offers exceptional wide angle capacity thanks to 24mm focal length on the wide end and remarkable super telephoto reach at 384mm.

    Wide Coverage

    Compact Cameras

    HX9V
    Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
    Average
    Telezoom

    Compact Cameras

    HX9V
    Longest - Canon SX520 HS
    Average

    With a max aperture of f3.30 at 24mm, we can not consider this lens fast on wide end, and it is slow at the tele end with its max aperture of f5.90.

    Max Aperture at Wide

    Compact Cameras

    HX9V
    Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    Compact Cameras

    HX9V
    Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
    Average

    HX9V is also equipped with Optical image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds. Sony HX9V's lens also has a Manual Focus Mode.



    Sony HX9V LCD

    Sony HX9V has a Fixed Type 3" LCD screen with a resolution of 921k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.



    HX9V doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Nikon Coolpix P7100 (Compare) or Nikon Coolpix P7000 (Compare).
    If the price is not an issue, take a look at our Top Rated Cameras with Viewfinders.

    Sony HX9V Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    You can connect HX9V to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Sony HX9V Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Camera Sony HX90V
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    1920 x 1080 360shots Yes No Yes
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Camera Sony HX10V
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    1920 x 1080 320shots No No No
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Camera Sony HX20V
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    1920 x 1080 320shots No No No
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Camera Sony HX50V
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    1920 x 1080 400shots Yes No No
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Camera Sony RX100
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    1920 x 1080 330shots No No Yes
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Camera Sony HX5
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    1920 x 1080 shots No No No
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Camera Sony HX7V
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    1920 x 1080 shots No No No
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Camera Sony HX80
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    1920 x 1080 390shots Yes No Yes

    Sony HX9V Video Features

    With Sony HX9V, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 60 fps and save in MPEG-4 and AVCHD formats. Full HD resolution of Sony HX9V will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.

    HX9V has a built-in Stereo microphone but no speaker.
    Sony HX9V doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Nikon Coolpix P7100 or Nikon Coolpix P7000 in a similar price range.

    Sony HX9V Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Sony HX9V can shoot continuously at max speed of 10 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/1600 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately HX9V doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

    Focusing

    Sony HX9V features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system. The AF system has 9 points to choose from.

    Sony HX9V PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Sony HX9V review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Image Stabilization
    Full HD Video
    Built-in GPS
    921k dots LCD Resolution
    10.0fps Shooting w/ Mechanical Shutter
    245g Light Body
    Manual Focusing
    Manual Exposure
    24mm Wide Angle Lens
    384mm Good Tele Lens
    16.0X Optical Zoom
    3D Shooting Capability
    Panorama Shooting
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    CONs
    No Wireless Connection
    No Articulating Screen
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Touch Screen
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No RAW Shooting
    No Face Detection Focusing
    Max Sensitivity only ISO 3.200
    Only 9 Focus Points
    1/1600s Low Max Shutter Speed
    No Environmental Sealing
    Slow Lens at Wide: f3.30
    Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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    What type of Photography is Sony HX9V Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Sony HX9V in 5 different photography areas.

    Sony HX9V for Portrait Photography

    Sony HX9V has a score of 28 for Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list and consider these alternatives over theHX9V.
    Image Stabilization
    Manual Focus Mode
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling

    Read the details of how we scored Sony HX9V for Portrait Photography

    Sony HX9V for Street Photography

    Sony HX9V has a score of 58 for Street Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Street is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Manual Focus Mode
    Live-view
    Image Stabilization
    24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Small Body
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Sony HX9V for Street Photography

    Sony HX9V for Sports Photography

    Sony HX9V has a score of 23 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theHX9V.
    Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Manual Focus Mode
    Image Stabilization
    384 mm Tele Lens
    Environmental Sealings
    Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1600s
    9 Focus Points
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No External Flash Shoe
    Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Sony HX9V for Sports Photography

    Sony HX9V for Daily Photography

    Sony HX9V has a score of 61 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Compact Body
    245g
    16.0X Optical Zoom
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Sony HX9V for Daily Photography

    Sony HX9V for Landscape Photography

    Sony HX9V has a score of 26 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theHX9V.
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Manual Focus Mode
    Built-in GPS
    24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Sony HX9V for Landscape Photography
    Sony HX9V Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Sony HX9V compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Sony HX9V alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Sony HX9V

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Sony HX9V
    Does the Sony HX9V have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Sony HX9V have RAW support?
    Does the Sony HX9V have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Sony HX9V have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Sony HX9V?
    What is the Sensor Size of Sony HX9V?
    is the Sony HX9V a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Sony HX9V have Touch Screen?
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    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Sony HX9V?
    What is the Weight of Sony HX9V?
    What are the Dimensions of Sony HX9V?
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Sony
    Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
    Announced 2011-07-19
    Body Type Compact
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Lens Focal Range 24-384 mm (16×)
    Max Aperture F3.3-5.9
    Macro Focus Range n/a
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Technology XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
    Screen Size 3"
    Screen Resolution 921k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder None
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 30s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/1600s
    Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 4.00 m
    Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type BSI-CMOS
    Sensor Size 1/2.3-inch
    Sensor Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
    Sensor Area 28.07mm2
    Sensor Resolution 16 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456
    Max Native ISO 3,200
    Min Native ISO 100
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points 9
    Number of Cross Focus Points Unknown
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
    Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Eye-Fi Connected
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 245g
    Physical Dimensions 105 x 59 x 34mm
    Battery Model NP-BG1
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS Built-in
    Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
    Storage Slots 1


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