Sony HX9V vs Sony WX1

Below, we are evaluating the Sony HX9V versus Sony WX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the HX9V (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the HX9V (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor sizing.

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The HX9V was unveiled 24 months later than the WX1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the HX9V scores vs the WX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX9V Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX9V comes with physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the HX9V compared to the WX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HX9V and WX1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HX9V and WX1.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HX9V using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX9V will provide extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The newer HX9V should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.