Sony A9 vs Sony WX80
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Sony A9 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
- Launched April 2017
- Successor is Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Released January 2013
Sony A9 vs Sony WX80 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Sony A9 versus Sony WX80, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A9 (24MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the A9 (Full frame) and WX80 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A9 was introduced 4 years after the WX80 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A9 matches up against the WX80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A9 vs Sony WX80 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A9 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony WX80
A9 | WX80 | |||
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Released | April 2017 | January 2013 | Newer by 53 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1440k | 230k | Sharper screen (+1210k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony A9
WX80 | A9 |
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Common features in the Sony A9 and Sony WX80
A9 | WX80 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Sony A9 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A9 comes with physical dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Sony A9 versus Sony WX80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A9 compared to the WX80.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A9 and WX80 is 65 and 96 respectively.
Sony A9 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A9 and WX80.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A9 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony A9 will offer more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A9 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Sony A9 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A9 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Sony Alpha A9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2017-04-19 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | BIONZ X | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 693 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-8.0 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,440k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,686k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 20.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.20 m |
Flash options | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 673 gr (1.48 lbs) | 124 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Physical 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 Overall rating | 92 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 3517 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 images | 240 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FZ100 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Dual | Single |
Launch cost | $4,498 | $276 |