Sony DSC-HX9V vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

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

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APS-C 365.0mm²
16.2 megapixels

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Detailed specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Sony Alpha NEX-C3

Links
Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V webpage	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Sony DSC-HX5V DSC-HX5V vs DSC-HX9V
Successor:	Sony HX20V DSC-HX9V vs HX20V
General
Model Number:	DSC-HX9V	NEX-C3
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$349.99	$599.99
Street Price:	$329.00	$559.47
Date Available:	2011-04-15	2011-08-01
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	8.6 oz (244 g) includes batteries	17.5 oz (497 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	4.1 x 2.3 x 1.3 in. (105 x 59 x 34 mm)	4.3 x 2.4 x 1.3 in. (110 x 60 x 33 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony Exmor R	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	16.2	16.2
Sensor Format:	1/2.3 inch	APS-C
Sensor size:	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)	365.04mm² (23.40mm x 15.60mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.34 microns	4.76 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	4:3	3:2, 16:9
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:		Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:		73
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):		22.7
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):		12.2
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):		1,083
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 4912 x 1920 (9.4 MP, Other), 3424 x 1920 (6.6 MP, 16:9), 10480 x 4096 (42.9 MP, Other)	4912 x 3264 (16.0 MP, 3:2), 4912 x 2760 (13.6 MP, 16:9), 3568 x 2368 (8.4 MP, Other), 3568 x 2000 (7.1 MP, 16:9), 2448 x 1624 (4.0 MP, Other), 2448 x 1376 (3.4 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9)
Image File Format:	JPEG, MPO (3D)	JPEG, RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	10.0	5.5
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60i/60p) 1440x1080 (60i/30p) 1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30)	1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30)
Movie File Format:	AVCHD (.MTS), MPEG-4 (.MP4)	MP4
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:		n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	Sony E
Lens:	Sony Lens G; 10 elements in 7 groups, 4 aspheric elements	Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	24 - 384mm	27 - 83mm
Focal Length (actual):	4.3 - 68.5mm	18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio:	16.00x	3.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.3 or f/8 (wide) to f/5.9 or ? (tele), 2 steps with ND filter	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 34 (T)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a	49.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	2x Precision, up to 115x Smart Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detection: 9-area with face detection / center / flexible spot / semi manual / manual	Contrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot (11x17 areas); with Face Detection
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD	LCD
Viewfinder Type:		(Optional FDA-SV1 optical viewfinder available with 16mm FOV)
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,600 dots	921,600 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:		11.8x
Top Deck Display:		No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):
Minimum ISO (native):
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200	Auto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800.
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push, White Balance Shift	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500 – 9900K with 19-step Magenta/Green compensation)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/1600 - 30 sec	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot	49-zone Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No	Yes
Shutter Priority:	No	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	iAuto, Superior Auto, High Sensitivity, Soft snap, Landscape, Twilight Portrait, Twilight, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Pet, Soft Skin, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR	Portrait, Landscape, Macro,Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight (6 shot layering), 2D/3D Sweep Panorama
Self Timer:	2, 10, Portrait1, Portrait2 seconds	2, 10; 3 or 5 after 10 sec seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	No
Flash Modes:	Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off; Red-eye Reduction: On/Off/Auto	Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	7.0 m / 23.0 ft.
Flash Range Description:	ISO Auto: Approx. 0.25 - 5.6m (Approx. 0.820	Bundled flash has GN of 7m/ISO 100
Max Flash Sync:		1/160
Flash Exposure Compensation:		+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	n/a	Smart Accessory Terminal (flash is detachable)
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC	MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	No	Yes
Uncompressed Format:		RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	AVCHD (.MTS), MPEG-4 (.MP4)	MP4
Included Memory:	0.0 MB
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	Yes	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	No	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	No	No
Remote Control Type:
Connections (extended):	Multi-connector, Mini (Type C) HDMI (2D, 3D)	Mini HDMI (Type C), Mic via Smart Accessory Terminal

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	1.70	0.97
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):		0.94
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):		Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	Yes
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	10.0	5.5
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	10	10
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.15 seconds	0.43 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.13 seconds	0.42 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):		0.226 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):		0.71 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.018 seconds	0.114 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):		Multi-area full AF lag: 0.456s
Startup Time:	2.1 seconds	1.2 seconds
Play -> Record Time:		0.8 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	8.0 seconds	2.6 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	300 shots	400 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NP-BG1	Proprietary NP-FW50
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	Windows Picture Motion Browser Ver 5.5 , PMP Portable	Software CD-ROM (includes Picture Motion Browser, Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR)
OS Compatibility:		Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.3 +)
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	"Exmor R" CMOS sensor; GPS tagging; Up to 10fps at full 16.2-megapixel resolution; 16x 24mm wide angle lens with Optical SteadyShot image stabilization; Full HD 1080@60p with Dual Record of stills and movies; Superior Auto with HDR; Manual mode; Background Defocus mode; 3D Still Image and 3D Sweep Panorama modes; HR (High Resolution) Intelligent Sweep Panorama; USB charging. Available in black only.	720p HD Video, Picture Effects, Photo Creativity, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Auto HDR, D-Range Optimizer, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama, Smile Shutter, 5.5fps Full-res Burst Mode. Available in Silver, Black or Pink.