Sony RX1 vs Sony WX9
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Sony RX1 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Released February 2013
(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
Sony RX1 vs Sony WX9 Overview
The following is a complete review of the Sony RX1 and Sony WX9, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the RX1 (24MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the RX1 (Full frame) and WX9 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe RX1 was released 2 years after the WX9 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the RX1 grades vs the WX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony RX1 vs Sony WX9 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are available at Sony RX1 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony WX9
RX1 | WX9 | |||
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Released | February 2013 | January 2011 | Newer by 26 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1229k | 921k | Crisper display (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony RX1
WX9 | RX1 |
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Common features in the Sony RX1 and Sony WX9
RX1 | WX9 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Sony RX1 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX1 features physical measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony RX1 and Sony WX9 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the RX1 vs the WX9.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the RX1 and WX9 is 79 and 99 respectively.
Sony RX1 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX1 and WX9.
As you can see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RX1 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX1 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer RX1 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Sony RX1 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX1 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2013-02-19 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 852.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35mm (1x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-22.0 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,229k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | Xtra FineTFT LCD | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic and Optical (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/4000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 482 gr (1.06 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 93 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2534 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $2,798 | $188 |