Sony NEX-5R vs Sony WX9

Below, we are matching up the Sony NEX-5R and Sony WX9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is very close but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The NEX-5R was manufactured 21 months later than the WX9 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the NEX-5R scores vs the WX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5R Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5R offers external dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Sony NEX-5R and Sony WX9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the NEX-5R against the WX9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5R and WX9 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5R and WX9.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The NEX-5R has the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler. The younger NEX-5R will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.