Sony W810 vs Sony WX9

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are provided at Sony W810 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.