Sony RX100 III vs Sony WX9

In this article, we will be matching up the Sony RX100 III versus Sony WX9, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the RX100 III (20MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the RX100 III (1") and WX9 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The RX100 III was launched 3 years after the WX9 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the RX100 III grades vs the WX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX100 III Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Sony RX100 III has physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Sony RX100 III versus Sony WX9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the RX100 III against the WX9.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 III and WX9 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 III and WX9.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The RX100 III featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 III will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer RX100 III should have an edge in sensor technology.