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Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX9

Portability
52
Imaging
53
Features
82
Overall
64
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Revealed September 2017
  • Previous Model is Sony RX10 III
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
  • Launched January 2011
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Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX9 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX9, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the RX10 IV (20MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the RX10 IV (1") and WX9 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The RX10 IV was introduced 6 years later than the WX9 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the RX10 IV scores versus the WX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Sony WX9

 RX10 IV WX9 
LaunchedSeptember 2017January 2011More recent by 82 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k921kCrisper display (+519k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony RX10 IV

 WX9 RX10 IV 

Common features in the Sony RX10 IV and Sony WX9

 RX10 IV WX9 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony RX10 IV comes with exterior measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the RX10 IV compared to the WX9.

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX10 IV and WX9 is 52 and 99 respectively.

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the RX10 IV and WX9.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RX10 IV using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony RX10 IV will give more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer RX10 IV is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX10 IV Portrait photography factors
Sony WX9 Portrait photography factors
71
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony RX10 IV Street photography advice
Sony WX9 Street photography advice
64
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment proofing
heavier than average in class (1,095g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony RX10 IV
Sports photography with Sony WX9
76
incredible zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (24.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX10 IV as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Travel photography camera
56
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (1,095 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
67
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Landscape photography camera
62
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
environment proofing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX10 IV Vlogging details
Sony WX9 Vlogging details
29
quite wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
heavier than average in class (1,095 grams)
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX10 IV and Sony WX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2017-09-12 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 315 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-600mm (25.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.4-4.0 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,440k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 24.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1095 gr (2.41 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage 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
Card slots One One
Launch price $1,698 $188