Sony A450 vs Sony WX9

Following is a detailed review of the Sony A450 vs Sony WX9, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the A450 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is relatively close but the A450 (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The A450 was launched 12 months prior to the WX9 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A450 scores against the WX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A450 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A450 features exterior dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has measurements 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).

Take a look at the Sony A450 vs Sony WX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the A450 against the WX9.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A450 and WX9 is 65 and 99 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A450 and WX9.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A450 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony WX9 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged A450 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.