Sony DSC-HX9V vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

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

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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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Detailed specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Pentax Q-S1

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V webpage	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Sony DSC-HX5V DSC-HX5V vs DSC-HX9V	Pentax Q7 Q7 vs Q-S1
Successor:	Sony HX20V DSC-HX9V vs HX20V
General
Model Number:	DSC-HX9V	Q-S1
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$349.99	$499.95
Street Price:	$329.00	$349.95
Date Available:	2011-04-15	2014-08-31
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	8.6 oz (244 g) includes batteries	7.2 oz (203 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.1 x 2.3 x 1.3 in. (105 x 59 x 34 mm)	4.1 x 2.3 x 1.3 in. (105 x 58 x 34 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony Exmor R
Effective Megapixels:	16.2	12.4
Sensor Format:	1/2.3 inch	1/1.7 inch
Sensor size:	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)	43.32mm² (7.60mm x 5.70mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.34 microns	1.90 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	4.6x
Aspect Ratio:	4:3	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:		Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):
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)	4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2664 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1440 (2.8 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1440 x 1440 (2.1 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG, MPO (3D)	JPEG (Exif 2.3), 12-bit RAW (DNG), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	10.0	5.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60i/60p) 1440x1080 (60i/30p) 1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30)	1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (30p/25p/24p) 640x480 (30p/25p/24p)
Movie File Format:	AVCHD (.MTS), MPEG-4 (.MP4)	MOV (AVC H.264) with monaural sound
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	Pentax Q
Lens:	Sony Lens G; 10 elements in 7 groups, 4 aspheric elements	02 Standard Zoom smc Pentax 5-15mm f/2.8-4.5 ED AL [IF]
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	24 - 384mm	23 - 69mm
Focal Length (actual):	4.3 - 68.5mm	5 - 15mm
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/2.8 (W) / f/4.5 (T) - f/8
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity	30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a	40.5mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
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 Detection: AF Single (w focus lock, focus/release priority selectable), AF Continuous, AF Face Detection, Manual; Auto 25 Point, User-Selectable, Center
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:		Optional O-VF1 Optical Viewfinder (hotshoe mount)
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
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	460,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:		16.0x
Top Deck Display:		No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):		12800
Minimum ISO (native):		100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200	Auto: ISO 100 to 12800 (1/3 EV steps); Bulb mode up to ISO 1600
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, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE
Shutter Speed Range:	1/1600 - 30 sec	1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot	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	Scene: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR, Night Snap, HDR, Quick Macro, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf&Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum; Digital filters (capture): Toy Camera, High Contrast, Shading, Slim, HDR, Invert Color, Extract Color, Color, Water Color, Posterization, Fish-eye); HDR Capture: Auto, HDR 1, HDR 2; Dynamic Range Adjustment: Highlight and/or Shadow correction
Self Timer:	2, 10, Portrait1, Portrait2 seconds	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):		Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off; Red-eye Reduction: On/Off/Auto	P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	4.9 m / 16.1 ft.
Flash Range Description:	ISO Auto: Approx. 0.25 - 5.6m (Approx. 0.820	Lens dependent. GN of ~7m at ISO 200.
Max Flash Sync:		1/2000
Flash Exposure Compensation:		-2 to +1 EV
External Flash Connection:	n/a	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:		Eye-Fi
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	No	Yes
Uncompressed Format:		12-bit RAW (DNG), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	AVCHD (.MTS), MPEG-4 (.MP4)	MOV (AVC H.264) with monaural sound
Included Memory:	0.0 MB	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	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	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	No	Yes
Remote Control Type:		Optional IR
Connections (extended):	Multi-connector, Mini (Type C) HDMI (2D, 3D)	Micro (Type D) HDMI

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	1.70	1.50
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	10.0	5.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	10	5
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
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.13 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.018 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	2.1 seconds
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:	8.0 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	300 shots	250 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NP-BG1	Proprietary D-LI68
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary D-LI68 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	Digital Camera Utility 5
OS Compatibility:		Windows Vista/7/8/8.1, Mac OS X 10.6+
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.	New body, faster focusing, continuous AF in movies for Performance-series lenses with the exception of the 06 Telephoto Zoom. Also adds Antique and Fade Color effects, but removes Cross Processing and Watercolor effects. Available in 40 color combinations via Pentax's Color To Order system, of which four combinations are also available at retail.