Sony HX7V vs Sony WX9

Below is a extensive review of the Sony HX7V vs Sony WX9, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX7V was launched 7 months later than the WX9 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the HX7V matches up vs the WX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX7V Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony HX7V offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has proportions 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the HX7V vs the WX9.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HX7V and WX9 is 92 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HX7V and WX9.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files though you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent HX7V should have an edge in sensor tech.