Sony HX350 vs Sony WX9

The following is a comprehensive review of the Sony HX350 versus Sony WX9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the HX350 (20MP) and WX9 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The HX350 was manufactured 6 years after the WX9 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the HX350 matches up vs the WX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are provided at Sony HX350 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony HX350 features outside dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) and 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).

Examine the Sony HX350 versus Sony WX9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the HX350 and the WX9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX350 and WX9 is 62 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HX350 and WX9.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX350 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher HX350 provides a benefit in sensor technology.