Sony HX9V vs Sony WX9

Here is a complete overview of the Sony HX9V and Sony WX9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX9V was unveiled 7 months later than the WX9 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the HX9V scores vs the WX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX9V Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony HX9V has outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the HX9V vs the WX9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX9V and WX9 is 91 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX9V and WX9.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent HX9V should have a benefit in sensor technology.