@aniket.cain what I read in the review is different from your verdict
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V quality | Cameralabs
The sony HX9V is showing comparable results with canon SX230HS
And here is something for you:
'Compact Travel Zoom' Camera Group Test (Q3 2011) Review: 10. Compared to (JPEG): Digital Photography Review
Be sure to check all the areas, like the hair on the bottom right. You will notice that Canon resolves more details than the Sony and produces truer colors too.
Also,
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS vs Sony Cyber-shot HX9V vs Panasonic Lumix TZ20 / ZS10 Noise
At higher ISOs, see the details of SX230 and HX9v.
And,
HX9V vs SX230
Check for details in all the tests.
Just want to point out .
good image quality will depend on the camera and Excellent /Good /Poor or whatever quality photos will depend on the photographers skills
Now you are just sharpshooting. You know he was just talking about the image quality of the cameras.