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Sony RX1 vs Sony WX9

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony RX1 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Sony RX1
(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
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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony WX9

 RX1 WX9 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2011Newer by 26 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution1229k921kCrisper display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony RX1

 WX9 RX1 

Common features in the Sony RX1 and Sony WX9

 RX1 WX9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Sony RX1 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the RX1 and WX9 is 79 and 99 respectively.

Sony RX1 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX9 Portrait photography factors
82
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
megapixel count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
30
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1 Street photography info
Sony WX9 Street photography info
66
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (482g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1 Sports photography info
Sony WX9 Sports photography info
53
megapixel count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony RX1
Travel photography with Sony WX9
62
megapixel count good (24MP)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
more heavy than average in class (482g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
67
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX9 Landscape photography advice
65
has manual focus
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1 Vlogging information
Sony WX9 Vlogging information
34
good max aperture (f2.0)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (482g)
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
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Sony RX1 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1 and Sony WX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
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
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