Sony RX1R vs Sony WX9

The following is a in depth review of the Sony RX1R and Sony WX9, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the RX1R (24MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the RX1R (Full frame) and WX9 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The RX1R was brought out 2 years after the WX9 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the RX1R matches up versus the WX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are provided at Sony RX1R Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX1R comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Sony RX1R and Sony WX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the RX1R compared to the WX9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX1R and WX9 is 79 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX1R and WX9.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The RX1R due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX1R will give more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer RX1R will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.