Sony A7 vs Sony WX9

Let's look more closely at the Sony A7 versus Sony WX9, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the A7 (24MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the A7 (Full frame) and WX9 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The A7 was released 3 years after the WX9 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A7 grades versus the WX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A7 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A7 enjoys physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A7 and the WX9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A7 and WX9 is 78 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A7 and WX9.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A7 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony A7 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher A7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.