Sony WX10 vs Sony WX9

Let's look a bit more closely at the Sony WX10 versus Sony WX9, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the WX10 (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WX10 was introduced around the same time to the WX9 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WX10 grades versus the WX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The whole galleries are available at Sony WX10 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony WX10 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the WX10 compared to the WX9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WX10 and WX9 is 95 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WX10 and WX9.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of photos but you will need to take the age of the products into consideration.