Sony HX9V vs Sony WX220

Let's take a deeper look at the Sony HX9V and Sony WX220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX9V was manufactured 3 years prior to the WX220 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the HX9V matches up versus the WX220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are provided at Sony HX9V Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony HX9V has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX9V and Sony WX220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the HX9V versus the WX220.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX9V and WX220 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HX9V and WX220.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX220 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older HX9V will be behind with regard to sensor technology.