Sony A7R II vs Sony WX9

In this write-up, we are looking at the Sony A7R II and Sony WX9, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the A7R II (42MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the A7R II (Full frame) and WX9 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The A7R II was manufactured 4 years later than the WX9 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the A7R II scores versus the WX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7R II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are available at Sony A7R II Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Sony A7R II features physical dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Sony A7R II and Sony WX9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A7R II against the WX9.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A7R II and WX9 is 68 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R II and WX9.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A7R II featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A7R II will deliver extra detail due to its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent A7R II is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.