Sony W610 vs Sony WX9

In this article, we are reviewing the Sony W610 versus Sony WX9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the W610 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W610 was unveiled 13 months after the WX9 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony W610 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the W610 grades against the WX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are available at Sony W610 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony W610 has outside dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the W610 vs the WX9.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the W610 and WX9 is 97 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the W610 and WX9.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX9 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern W610 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.