Sony A6100 vs Sony WX9

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Sony A6100 vs Sony WX9, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the A6100 (24MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the A6100 (APS-C) and WX9 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The A6100 was revealed 8 years later than the WX9 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the A6100 matches up against the WX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a6100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are available at Sony A6100 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A6100 features physical dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has specifications 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 A6100 vs Sony WX9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A6100 vs the WX9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A6100 and WX9 is 81 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6100 and WX9.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A6100 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A6100 will give greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern A6100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.