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Sony W530 vs Sony WX9

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony W530 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Sony W530 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Sony W530 and Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W530 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W530 was announced very close to the WX9 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the W530 matches up versus the WX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony WX9

 W530 WX9 

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony W530

 WX9 W530 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony W530 and Sony WX9

 W530 WX9 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Sony W530 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony W530 provides external dimensions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has sizing 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the W530 versus the WX9.

Sony W530 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W530 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Sony W530 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony W530 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the W530 and WX9.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony WX9 to give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Sony W530 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Sony W530 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W530 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W530
Portrait photography with Sony WX9
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W530 Street photography details
Sony WX9 Street photography details
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W530
Sports photography with Sony WX9
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W530
Travel photography with Sony WX9
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
67
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W530 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX9 Landscape photography factors
33
really wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W530 Vlogging factors
Sony WX9 Vlogging factors
26
really wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Sony W530 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W530 and Sony WX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Clear Photo LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 113 gr (0.25 lb) -
Physical dimensions 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $269 $188