Sony RX1 vs Sony WX9

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.