Sony A9 vs Sony W610
65 Imaging
73 Features
93 Overall
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97 Imaging
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Sony A9 vs Sony W610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
- Released April 2017
- Replacement is Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
Sony A9 vs Sony W610 Overview
Following is a in depth comparison of the Sony A9 versus Sony W610, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A9 (24MP) and W610 (14MP) and the A9 (Full frame) and W610 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A9 was revealed 5 years after the W610 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A9 matches up against the W610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A9 vs Sony W610 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A9 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony W610
A9 | W610 | |||
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Released | April 2017 | January 2012 | More modern by 65 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1440k | 230k | Crisper screen (+1210k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony A9
W610 | A9 |
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Common features in the Sony A9 and Sony W610
A9 | W610 | |||
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Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Sony A9 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A9 comes with physical dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Look at the Sony A9 versus Sony W610 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A9 versus the W610.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A9 and W610 is 65 and 97 respectively.
Sony A9 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A9 and W610.
As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A9 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony A9 will offer greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer A9 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Sony A9 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A9 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Sony Alpha A9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2017-04-19 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | BIONZ X | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 693 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 4cm |
Amount of lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 1,440k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,686k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 20.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 673 grams (1.48 pounds) | 113 grams (0.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 92 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 3517 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 photos | 250 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FZ100 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Two | One |
Retail price | $4,498 | $200 |