Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

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Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V compared with Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

	SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX9V	SonyCyber-shot DSC-RX100
Overview
Released
Released	March 2011	June 2012
Image and sensor
Camera type
Camera type	Compact	Compact
Sensor format
Sensor format	1/2.3-type	1.0-type
Sensor type
Sensor type	Back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS	Exmor CMOS
Sensor dimensions
Sensor dimensions	–	13.2 × 8.8 mm
Effective resolution
Effective resolution	16.2 MP	20.2 MP
Largest image
Largest image	4608 × 3456	5472 × 3648
RAW recording
RAW recording	No	Yes
Standard ISO range
Standard ISO range	100–3200	125–6400
Sensor detail
Sensor detail	1/2.3-type progressive-scan Exmor R CMOS; 16.8 million total and 16.2 million effective photosites. Optical format is distinct from physical sensor dimensions	1.0-type is an optical-format designation; physical sensor dimensions are 13.2 × 8.8 mm, not a one-inch diagonal
Image formats
Image formats	JPEG still images and MPF 3D images; no RAW. High-resolution Sweep Panorama produces stitched 10480 × 4096 images, distinct from single-frame resolution	JPEG and RAW (Sony ARW 2.3); movies use AVCHD 2.0 or MP4
ISO detail
ISO detail	–	Standard single-frame ISO 125–6400; extended ISO 80/100; higher multi-frame noise-reduction settings combine images and are not the standard sensitivity range
Image processor
Image processor	BIONZ	BIONZ
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens
Built-in lens	24–384 mm equivalent	28–100 mm equivalent
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/3.3–5.9	f/1.8–4.9
Optical zoom
Optical zoom	16×	3.6×
Stabilisation
Stabilisation	Optical lens stabilisation	Optical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst
Maximum continuous burst	10 fps	10 fps
Lens detail
Lens detail	Sony G lens; actual 4.28–68.48 mm; 10 elements in 7 groups including 4 aspherical elements. Equivalent range is 24–384 mm for 4:3 stills and 26–416 mm for 16:9 stills	ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*; actual focal length 10.4–37.1 mm; quoted equivalent range applies to 3:2 still photographs
Autofocus
Autofocus	Nine-area multi AF, centre AF, flexible spot, tracking, semi-manual and manual focus; AF illuminator. Focus distance from lens front approximately 5 cm at wide angle and 120 cm at telephoto	AF-S, AF-C, direct manual focus and manual focus; multi-point focus uses 25 points
Shutter
Shutter	Auto 2–1/1600 second, Program 1–1/1600 and Manual 30–1/1600	Manual exposure permits 30 seconds to 1/2000 second; other exposure modes have different minimum durations
Burst detail
Burst detail	Up to ten full-resolution images at 10 fps, or up to 2 fps in Low mode. Focus, white balance and exposure are fixed from the first frame and flash is disabled. Internal-memory bursts are VGA; a compatible memory card is needed for full-resolution bursts	Up to 10 fps at full resolution, the maker's maximum claim
Stabilisation detail
Stabilisation detail	Optical SteadyShot with Standard and Active movie modes; the movie field of view changes with stabilisation mode	–
Flash
Flash	Built-in pop-up flash; Auto, forced, off and slow-sync modes. ISO Auto range approximately 0.25–5.6 m wide and 1.2–3 m telephoto	–
Exposure controls
Exposure controls	Intelligent Auto, Superior Auto, Program and Manual plus scene modes; no aperture or shutter priority. Manual selects f/3.3 or f/8 at wide angle and f/5.9 or f/14 at telephoto using an internal ND filter. Multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps	Program, aperture priority, shutter priority and manual controls; assignable lens control ring, seven-function Fn menu and three stored settings groups
Video
Highest video resolution
Highest video resolution	1920 × 1080 at 60 fps	1920 × 1080 at 50 fps
Video detail
Video detail	Region-dependent 1920 × 1080 at 60p or 50p, 28 Mbps; the main frame rate represents the 60p-compatible version. FX and FH record 1920 × 1080 at 60i or 50i, 24 or 17 Mbps; HQ records 1440 × 1080 interlaced at 9 Mbps. Interlaced rates count fields, not progressive frames. MP4 records 1440 × 1080, 1280 × 720 or VGA at 30 fps or 25 fps according to region; optical zoom available while filming	UK support and the original Hong Kong launch table agree on AVCHD 1920 × 1080 at 50p and 28 Mbit/s. UK support lists 1440 × 1080 MP4 at 30 fps; the Hong Kong PAL table lists 25 fps instead. Active video stabilisation combines optical and electronic correction.
Audio
Audio	Built-in stereo microphone and mono playback speaker; Dolby Digital audio for AVCHD and AAC for MP4	–
Screen and viewfinder
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Screen size
Screen size	3″	3″
Screen dots
Screen dots	921,000	1,228,800
Touchscreen
Touchscreen	No	–
Display detail
Display detail	Fixed Xtra Fine TFT LCD with approximately 921000 dots and adjustable brightness; no viewfinder	WhiteMagic TFT LCD; the maker's 1,228,800 dots count colour subpixels, rather than that many image pixels. Fixed screen (01net).
Connections and design
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	–	No
Battery life (maker's claim)
Battery life (maker's claim)	300 photographs	330 photographs
Body weight
Body weight	215 g	213 g (better)
Release detail
Release detail	Sony Japan's original 7 February 2011 announcement specifies sale on 11 March 2011. March precision is retained without treating that Japanese day as a confirmed international first day; Sony Hong Kong specifies mid-April 2011	–
Recording media
Recording media	Approximately 19 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo plus SD, SDHC and SDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC and Memory Stick Duo variants; smaller Micro and microSD cards require an adaptor
Ports
Ports	Proprietary multi terminal for USB, AV and DC input; Hi-Speed USB 2.0; separate mini HDMI terminal	Micro USB with USB 2.0 and Micro HDMI
Wireless connections
Wireless connections	GPS and digital compass record position and shooting direction. TransferJet requires a compatible optional Memory Stick; Eye-Fi card support is distinct from built-in Wi-Fi	–
Battery life detail
Battery life detail	NP-BG1 supplied; NP-FG1 also supported. Maker CIPA claim approximately 300 photographs or 150 minutes; continuous movie recording approximately 70 minutes	NP-BX1 rechargeable battery; up to 330 photographs under CIPA conditions, not continuous video endurance
Charging
Charging	USB charging through the supplied AC adapter; USB power supply also supported during playback	–
Dimensions
Dimensions	Approximately 104.8 × 59 × 33.9 mm (width × height × depth)	Approximately 101.6 × 58.1 × 35.9 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detail
Weight detail	Approximately 215 g camera only, or 245 g including NP-BG1 and Memory Stick Duo	213 g body only; 240 g with battery and recording media under CIPA conditions
Materials
Materials	–	Aluminium body with metal controls
Colours
Colours	Black and gold in Sony Japan's announcement; official photograph shows both finishes	Black
In the box
In the box	NP-BG1 battery, AC adapter, multi USB cable, wrist strap, software CD and instructions; mains fittings vary by region	NP-BX1 rechargeable battery, AC adaptor, Micro USB cable, wrist strap, shoulder strap adaptor and instructions