• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.2 megapixels
  • 30.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 384.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S8000 advantages over Sony DSC-HX9V

  • Less expensive
    $300 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Fast startup
    ~1.10 vs 2.1 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Lighter weight
    182g vs 244g
    Lighter weight

Sony DSC-HX9V advantages over Nikon S8000

  • More telephoto lens reach
    384 mm vs 300 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 210 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Less shutter lag
    0.15 vs 0.33 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 30 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • 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

The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-H55

Nikon S8000
Sony DSC-H55
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Fast startup
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $204
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S8000 vs Sony DSC-H55

Sony DSC-HX9V
Sony DSC-H55
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Built-in GPS
  • $204
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Sony DSC-HX9V vs Sony DSC-H55

Compared to Sony DSC-H70

Nikon S8000
Sony DSC-H70
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Fast startup
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Nikon S8000 vs Sony DSC-H70

Sony DSC-HX9V
Sony DSC-H70
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Built-in GPS
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Sony DSC-HX9V vs Sony DSC-H70

Compared to Fujifilm T300

Nikon S8000
Fujifilm T300
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Nikon S8000 vs Fujifilm T300

Sony DSC-HX9V
Fujifilm T300
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Built-in GPS
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

Compare Sony DSC-HX9V vs Fujifilm T300

Compared to Sony HX10V

Nikon S8000
Sony HX10V
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $375
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S8000 vs 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

Compared to Sony H90

Nikon S8000
Sony H90
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S8000 vs 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

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