Sony HX1 vs Sony WX9

On this page, we will be analyzing the Sony HX1 and Sony WX9, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and WX9 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The HX1 was unveiled 20 months before the WX9 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the HX1 matches up vs the WX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX1 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony HX1 comes with exterior measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has measurements 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 HX1 and Sony WX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the HX1 vs the WX9.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX1 and WX9 is 67 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX1 and WX9.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HX1 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony WX9 will offer you extra detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older HX1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.