Sony A9 vs Sony WX1

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.