Sony HX10V vs Sony WX9

The following is a complete review of the Sony HX10V vs Sony WX9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX10V was introduced 14 months after the WX9 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the HX10V matches up against the WX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX10V Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony HX10V features outer dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has proportions 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).

Contrast the Sony HX10V vs Sony WX9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the HX10V vs the WX9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX10V and WX9 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HX10V and WX9.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX10V to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher HX10V should have an edge in sensor tech.