Sony QX1 vs Sony WX9

On this page, we are comparing the Sony QX1 vs Sony WX9, former is a Lens-style while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the QX1 (20MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the QX1 (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The QX1 was manufactured 3 years after the WX9 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the QX1 scores against the WX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha QX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony QX1 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony QX1 provides exterior dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Sony QX1 vs Sony WX9 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the QX1 vs the WX9.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the QX1 and WX9 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the QX1 and WX9.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The QX1 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony QX1 will give more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The newer QX1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.