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Sony W610 vs Sony WX9

Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony W610 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Sony W610 vs Sony WX9 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony WX9

 W610 WX9 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony W610

 WX9 W610 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony W610 and Sony WX9

 W610 WX9 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Sony W610 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

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.

Sony W610 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

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

Sony W610 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony W610 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony W610 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Sony W610 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W610 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W610 Portrait photography info
Sony WX9 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W610 Street photography highlights
Sony WX9 Street photography highlights
56
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W610 Sports photography details
Sony WX9 Sports photography details
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W610
Travel photography with Sony WX9
69
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W610 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Landscape photography camera
33
fairly wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W610 Vlogging factors
Sony WX9 Vlogging factors
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
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Sony W610 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W610 and Sony WX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2012-01-10 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Clear Photo TFT LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lbs) -
Dimensions 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 life 250 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, 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
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $188