Sony RX10 IV vs Sony WX9

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The whole galleries are provided at Sony RX10 IV Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

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.

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

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.