Sony HX9
Compact Superzoom Camera
 vs Nikon D3100
DSLR Camera

What’s good about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V

  • Weighs a lot less than the D3100 8.6 oz vs 16 oz
  • Significantly smaller body size 14 in³ vs 54 in³
  • Higher sensor resolution 16.2 MP vs 14.2 MP
  • Higher resolution rear screen 921k dots vs 230k dots
  • Newer camera April 2011 vs September 2010
  • Better video capture 1080p 60fps vs 1080p 24fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 10 shots per sec vs 3 shots per sec
  • Has GPS location tagging D3100 does not have GPS
  • Has panorama image capture D3100 does not have panorama
  • Has 3D capture capabilities D3100 does not have 3D
Find out more about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V

What’s good about the Nikon D3100

Best price
$364
  • 83% more battery life 550 shots vs 300 shots
  • Significantly larger image sensor 356 mm² vs 28 mm²
  • Better light sensitivity by 2 f-stops 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
  • Interchangeable lenses HX9 does not have lens options
  • Has a flash hot shoe connector HX9 does not
  • Has RAW image capture HX9 does not have RAW capture
Find out more about the Nikon D3100

What the Sony HX9 and Nikon D3100 have in common

  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • HDMI port

What’s missing from both the Sony HX9 and the Nikon D3100

  • No HDR processing
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No Wi-Fi
  • No flip out viewscreen
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