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Sony QX10 vs Sony WX9

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2013
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX9 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Sony QX10 vs Sony WX9, former is a Lens-style while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the QX10 (18MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The QX10 was launched 2 years after the WX9 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the QX10 grades versus the WX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony WX9

 QX10 WX9 
ReleasedSeptember 2013January 2011More modern by 33 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony QX10

 WX9 QX10 
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution921k0kSharper display (+921k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX10 and Sony WX9

 QX10 WX9 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony QX10 has external dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the QX10 and the WX9.

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the QX10 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX10 and WX9.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony QX10 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher QX10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX10 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Portrait photography camera
36
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony QX10 Street photography advice
Sony WX9 Street photography advice
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than others in class (105 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX10 Sports photography features
Sony WX9 Sports photography features
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX10 Travel photography info
Sony WX9 Travel photography info
69
lighter than others in class (105g)
comes with focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Landscape photography camera
38
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (220 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX10 Vlogging features
Sony WX9 Vlogging features
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (105g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Sony QX10 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX10 and Sony WX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Class Lens-style Ultracompact
Announced 2013-09-04 2011-01-06
Body design Lens-style Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size - 3 inches
Resolution of display 0k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Depends on connected smartphone XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash modes None Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1440x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105 gr (0.23 lbs) -
Dimensions 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BN, NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $250 $188