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Sony RX100 vs Sony WX9

Portability
91
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony RX100 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Newer Model is Sony RX100 II
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Sony RX100 vs Sony WX9 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Sony RX100 and Sony WX9, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the RX100 (20MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the RX100 (1") and WX9 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 was released 20 months after the WX9 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the RX100 grades vs the WX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Sony WX9

 RX100 WX9 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2011More modern by 20 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution1229k921kSharper screen (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony RX100

 WX9 RX100 

Common features in the Sony RX100 and Sony WX9

 RX100 WX9 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Sony RX100 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 enjoys outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Sony RX100 and Sony WX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the RX100 versus the WX9.

Sony RX100 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 and WX9 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Sony RX100 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 and WX9.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RX100 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger RX100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony RX100 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 Portrait photography info
Sony WX9 Portrait photography info
64
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
30
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony RX100
Street photography with Sony WX9
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (240 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 Sports photography info
Sony WX9 Sports photography info
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
has no phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Travel photography camera
79
lighter than competition (240 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
67
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX9 Landscape photography highlights
74
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
43
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 Vlogging features
Sony WX9 Vlogging features
38
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (240g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Sony RX100 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 and Sony WX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-08-28 2011-01-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-100mm (3.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,229 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech WhiteMagic TFT LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 240 grams (0.53 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 390 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
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