Sony A290 vs Sony WX9

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Sony A290 and Sony WX9, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the A290 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the A290 (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The A290 was manufactured 7 months earlier than the WX9 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A290 grades versus the WX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A290 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A290 provides outside dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A290 and Sony WX9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A290 vs the WX9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A290 and WX9 is 66 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A290 and WX9.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A290 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX9 will give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged A290 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.