Sony HX100V vs Sony WX9

Its time to look more in depth at the Sony HX100V and Sony WX9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX100V was manufactured 10 months after the WX9 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the HX100V matches up vs the WX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX100V Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Sony HX100V provides exterior measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the HX100V against the WX9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX100V and WX9 is 66 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX100V and WX9.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern HX100V provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.