Sony HX200V vs Sony WX9

Lets look closer at the Sony HX200V vs Sony WX9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX200V was announced 17 months later than the WX9 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the HX200V matches up versus the WX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX200V Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX200V enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has dimensions 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).

Examine the Sony HX200V vs Sony WX9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the HX200V versus the WX9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX200V and WX9 is 66 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HX200V and WX9.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX200V to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer HX200V is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.