Sony HX20V vs Sony WX9

The following is a in depth review of the Sony HX20V versus Sony WX9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX20V (18MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX20V was introduced 19 months after the WX9 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the HX20V scores versus the WX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX20V Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX20V offers outer dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Sony HX20V versus Sony WX9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the HX20V against the WX9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HX20V and WX9 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX20V and WX9.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX20V to offer more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer HX20V will have a benefit in sensor technology.