Sony HX50V vs Sony WX9

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Sony HX50V versus Sony WX9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the HX50V (20MP) and WX9 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX50V was unveiled 2 years after the WX9 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HX50V matches up vs the WX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX50V Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony HX50V has got physical measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has sizing 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).

Check out the Sony HX50V versus Sony WX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the HX50V compared to the WX9.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HX50V and WX9 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX50V and WX9.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX50V to resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher HX50V will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.