Sony A9 vs Sony WX500

In this write-up, we are looking at the Sony A9 and Sony WX500, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A9 (24MP) and WX500 (18MP) and the A9 (Full frame) and WX500 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The A9 was introduced 2 years later than the WX500 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the A9 grades against the WX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are available at Sony A9 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A9 enjoys exterior measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A9 and Sony WX500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the A9 and the WX500.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A9 and WX500 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A9 and WX500.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A9 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A9 will resolve greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer A9 should have an advantage in sensor technology.