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Sony W810 vs Sony WX9

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony W810 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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
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Sony W810 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Sony W810 vs Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the W810 (20MP) and WX9 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W810 was revealed 3 years after the WX9 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the W810 scores vs the WX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony WX9

 W810 WX9 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony W810

 WX9 W810 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony W810 and Sony WX9

 W810 WX9 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Sony W810 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony W810 has external dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony W810 vs Sony WX9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the W810 versus the WX9.

Sony W810 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W810 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Sony W810 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony W810 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the W810 and WX9.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W810 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent W810 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sony W810 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Sony W810 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W810 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W810 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Portrait photography camera
38
good resolution (20MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W810 Street photography advice
Sony WX9 Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W810
Sports photography with Sony WX9
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W810 Travel photography factors
Sony WX9 Travel photography factors
67
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W810 Landscape photography details
Sony WX9 Landscape photography details
41
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W810 Vlogging features
Sony WX9 Vlogging features
32
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Sony W810 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W810 and Sony WX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-162mm (6.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Clear Photo LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m (with ISO auto) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111g (0.24 lbs) -
Dimensions 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $100 $188