Sony A850 vs Sony WX9

Following is a extended assessment of the Sony A850 versus Sony WX9, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the A850 (25MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the A850 (Full frame) and WX9 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The A850 was introduced 8 months earlier than the WX9 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the A850 matches up against the WX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A850 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Sony A850 has got outside measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has sizing 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A850 versus the WX9.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A850 and WX9 is 54 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A850 and WX9.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A850 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A850 will deliver greater detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged A850 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.