Sony A390 vs Sony WX9

On this page, we will be analyzing the Sony A390 versus Sony WX9, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A390 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is relatively close but the A390 (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The A390 was revealed 5 months prior to the WX9 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A390 grades versus the WX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are available at Sony A390 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A390 provides external measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Sony A390 versus Sony WX9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the A390 versus the WX9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A390 and WX9 is 66 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A390 and WX9.

Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A390 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony WX9 will result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.