Sony W570 vs Sony WX9

Let's look more closely at the Sony W570 vs Sony WX9, both Ultracompact cameras and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the W570 (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W570 was brought out within a month of the WX9 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the W570 scores against the WX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony W570 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony W570 offers physical measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Sony W570 vs Sony WX9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the W570 vs the WX9.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the W570 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the W570 and WX9.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.