Sony W620 vs Sony WX9

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Sony W620 versus Sony WX9, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. The image resolution of the W620 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W620 was manufactured 13 months later than the WX9 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony W620 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the W620 grades vs the WX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are available at Sony W620 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony W620 offers outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Sony W620 versus Sony WX9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the W620 versus the WX9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W620 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the W620 and WX9.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX9 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent W620 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.