Sony A9 vs Sony WX1
65 Imaging
73 Features
93 Overall
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Sony A9 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
- Announced April 2017
- Successor is Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Released August 2009
Sony A9 vs Sony WX1 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Sony A9 vs Sony WX1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the A9 (24MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the A9 (Full frame) and WX1 (1/2.4") have different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe A9 was released 7 years later than the WX1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A9 grades against the WX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A9 vs Sony WX1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A9 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony WX1
A9 | WX1 | |||
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Released | April 2017 | August 2009 | Fresher by 94 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1440k | 230k | Crisper screen (+1210k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony A9
WX1 | A9 |
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Common features in the Sony A9 and Sony WX1
A9 | WX1 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Sony A9 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A9 has outside measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Sony A9 vs Sony WX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A9 against the WX1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A9 and WX1 is 65 and 96 respectively.
Sony A9 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A9 and WX1.
To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A9 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A9 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern A9 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony A9 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Sony Alpha A9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha A9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2017-04-19 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | BIONZ X | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 693 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,686 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 20.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | - |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 673 grams (1.48 lb) | 149 grams (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 92 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 3517 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-FZ100 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Two | One |
Launch price | $4,498 | $149 |