Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX9

Let's look a bit more closely at the Sony RX100 VI vs Sony WX9, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the RX100 VI (20MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the RX100 VI (1") and WX9 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 VI was revealed 7 years after the WX9 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the RX100 VI scores versus the WX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 VI Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 VI offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the RX100 VI and the WX9.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 VI and WX9 is 88 and 99 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 VI and WX9.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RX100 VI having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent RX100 VI provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.