Sony DSC-HX9V vs Ricoh GR

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Sony DSC-HX9V vs Ricoh GR

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

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APS-C 369.7mm²
16.2 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Succeeded by the Sony HX20V
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Succeeded by the Ricoh GR II
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Differences

Sony DSC-HX9V advantages over Ricoh GR

Less expensive
$350 vs $799 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
More telephoto lens reach
384 mm vs 28 mm
Capture objects farther away
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Less shutter lag
0.15 vs 0.28 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Wider angle lens
24 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 4.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Ricoh GR advantages over Sony DSC-HX9V

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.81 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Larger lens aperture
f/2.8 vs f/3.3
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Fast startup
~1.60 vs 2.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
1229k vs 922k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Longer exposure
300 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
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

Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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

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
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
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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

The most compact APS-C camera on the market; Bright, sharp 28mm f/2.8 prime lens with almost no distortion; Excellent image quality; Extremely customizable; Fast autofocus; Strong built-in flash plus hot shoe.
Fixed prime lens is not for everybody; Crowded and small controls; Burst performance is limited; Muted colors and cool white balance; Has issues with moire and false color.
Read our Ricoh GR 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

Ricoh GR

Panasonic ZS8

$799
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$259
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Ricoh GR vs Panasonic ZS8

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

Ricoh GR

Sony HX10V

$799
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$375
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Ricoh GR 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

Ricoh GR

Sony H90

$799
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$223
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Ricoh GR vs Sony H90

Compared to Nikon Coolpix A

Sony DSC-HX9V

Nikon Coolpix A

$329
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1097
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony DSC-HX9V vs Nikon Coolpix A

Ricoh GR

Nikon Coolpix A

$799
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$1097
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Bigger RAW buffer

Compare Ricoh GR vs Nikon Coolpix A

Compared to Ricoh GR II

Sony DSC-HX9V

Ricoh GR II

$329
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
More telephoto lens reach

$538
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony DSC-HX9V vs Ricoh GR II

Ricoh GR

Ricoh GR II

$799
APS-C

$538
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

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