Sony a1 vs Sony WX9

Here, we will be evaluating the Sony a1 versus Sony WX9, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the a1 (50MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the a1 (Full frame) and WX9 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The a1 was unveiled 10 years after the WX9 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the a1 scores vs the WX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are available at Sony a1 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony a1 provides outer measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has sizing 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the a1 against the WX9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the a1 and WX9 is 61 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the a1 and WX9.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The a1 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony a1 will deliver more detail having an extra 34MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern a1 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.