Sony RX100 V vs Sony WX9

Lets look a little more in depth at the Sony RX100 V versus Sony WX9, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the RX100 V (20MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the RX100 V (1") and WX9 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 V was announced 5 years after the WX9 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the RX100 V grades vs the WX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The whole galleries are provided at Sony RX100 V Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 V enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the RX100 V compared to the WX9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 V and WX9 is 89 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 V and WX9.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The RX100 V using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony RX100 V will produce greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern RX100 V is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.