Sony A9 vs Sony W610

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.