Sony RX100 VII vs Sony WX9

Here is a detailed comparison of the Sony RX100 VII versus Sony WX9, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the RX100 VII (20MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the RX100 VII (1") and WX9 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The RX100 VII was launched 8 years later than the WX9 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the RX100 VII scores versus the WX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are available at Sony RX100 VII Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony RX100 VII has got external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the RX100 VII compared to the WX9.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 VII and WX9 is 88 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 VII and WX9.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RX100 VII due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 VII will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger RX100 VII provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.