Sony HX5 vs Sony WX9

On this page, we will be contrasting the Sony HX5 versus Sony WX9, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the HX5 (10MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the HX5 (1/2.4") and WX9 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX5 was launched 6 months prior to the WX9 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the HX5 grades against the WX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX5 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Sony HX5 has physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX5 versus Sony WX9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the HX5 compared to the WX9.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX5 and WX9 is 92 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX5 and WX9.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HX5 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony WX9 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.