Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX9
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Launched July 2018
(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
- Revealed January 2011
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX9 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX9, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the RX100 VA (20MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the RX100 VA (1") and WX9 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe RX100 VA was brought out 7 years after the WX9 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the RX100 VA grades against the WX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX9 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are available at Sony RX100 VA Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sony WX9
RX100 VA | WX9 | |||
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Revealed | July 2018 | January 2011 | More modern by 92 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 921k | Clearer display (+308k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony RX100 VA
WX9 | RX100 VA |
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Common features in the Sony RX100 VA and Sony WX9
RX100 VA | WX9 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 VA comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the RX100 VA vs the WX9.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 VA and WX9 is 89 and 99 respectively.
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 VA and WX9.
As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RX100 VA because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 VA will offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer RX100 VA will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2018-07-13 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
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 photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 315 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-70mm (2.9x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,229k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 24.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 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 data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 299g (0.66 pounds) | - |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") | 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 | 220 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $998 | $188 |