Sony DSC-HX9V vs Canon EOS M

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Sony DSC-HX9V vs Canon EOS M

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 384.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Sony DSC-HX9V Review.
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APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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Compare Canon EOS M image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon EOS M conclusion.

Succeeded by the Sony HX20V
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Succeeded by the Canon EOS M3
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Differences

Sony DSC-HX9V advantages over Canon EOS M

Less expensive
$350 vs $600 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

300 vs 230 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Less shutter lag
0.15 vs 0.74 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 4.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Canon EOS M advantages over Sony DSC-HX9V

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.30 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/1600 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Excellent optical quality; High resolution; High-resolution Panorama mode; Good video quality; Good grip; Fast autofocus.
Sluggish user interface and Full HD video mode; Heavy noise suppression; GPS is sometimes slow to sync.
Read our Sony DSC-HX9V Express Review

Excellent image quality similar to Rebel T4i, T5i and SL1 DSLRs, with 18-megapixel APS-C-type sensor delivering considerable resolution for a mirrorless camera; Solid build and sleek design; Bright, high-resolution 3-inch LCD touchscreen monitor; Full 1080p HD video recording that's virtually silent with an STM lens.
Barely acceptable autofocus speed still lags far behind most mirrorless cameras despite firmware update fix; Limited physical controls and buttons, including no Program, Priority, or Manual on Mode dial; Lacks built-in flash or electronic viewfinder option; Only two compact EF-M mount lenses currently available.
Read our Canon EOS M Review

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic ZS8

Sony DSC-HX9V

Panasonic ZS8

$329
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS
Manual focus

$259
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Sony DSC-HX9V vs Panasonic ZS8

Canon EOS M

Panasonic ZS8

$600
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$259
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS M vs Panasonic ZS8

Compared to Sony NEX-5N

Sony DSC-HX9V

Sony NEX-5N

$329
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony DSC-HX9V vs Sony NEX-5N

Canon EOS M

Sony NEX-5N

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

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Compared to Sony HX10V

Sony DSC-HX9V

Sony HX10V

$329
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS
Manual focus

$375
1/2.3 inch

Higher extended ISO

Compare Sony DSC-HX9V vs Sony HX10V

Canon EOS M

Sony HX10V

$600
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$375
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS M vs Sony HX10V

Compared to Sony H90

Sony DSC-HX9V

Sony H90

$329
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS
Manual focus

$223
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Sony DSC-HX9V vs Sony H90

Canon EOS M

Sony H90

$600
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$223
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS M vs Sony H90

Compared to Sony NEX-5R

Sony DSC-HX9V

Sony NEX-5R

$329
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Sony DSC-HX9V vs Sony NEX-5R

Canon EOS M

Sony NEX-5R

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
External Mic Jack

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS M vs Sony NEX-5R

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