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Sony HX5 vs Sony WX9

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony HX5 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2010
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sony HX5 vs Sony WX9 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Sony WX9

 HX5 WX9 

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony HX5

 WX9 HX5 
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony HX5 and Sony WX9

 HX5 WX9 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2011Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Sony HX5 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony HX5 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

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

Sony HX5 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX5 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony HX5 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Sony HX5 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX5 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX9 Portrait photography highlights
19
manual focus not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX5 Street photography information
Sony WX9 Street photography information
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX5 Travel photography details
Sony WX9 Travel photography details
60
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX5
Landscape photography with Sony WX9
37
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX9 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Sony HX5 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX5 and Sony WX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200 grams (0.44 lb) -
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $275 $188