Sony A9 vs Sony WX5
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Sony A9 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
- Revealed April 2017
- Updated by Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced July 2010
Sony A9 vs Sony WX5 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Sony A9 versus Sony WX5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the A9 (24MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the A9 (Full frame) and WX5 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A9 was launched 6 years later than the WX5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A9 scores against the WX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A9 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A9 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony WX5
A9 | WX5 | |||
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Announced | April 2017 | July 2010 | Fresher by 83 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 461k | Clearer display (+979k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony A9
WX5 | A9 |
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Common features in the Sony A9 and Sony WX5
A9 | WX5 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Sony A9 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A9 provides outer measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Sony A9 versus Sony WX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the A9 vs the WX5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A9 and WX5 is 65 and 95 respectively.
Sony A9 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A9 and WX5.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A9 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A9 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern A9 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Sony A9 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A9 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Sony Alpha A9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha A9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2017-04-19 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | BIONZ X | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 693 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.8 inch |
Display resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,686 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.10 m |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 673 gr (1.48 pounds) | 146 gr (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-FZ100 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $4,498 | $250 |