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Sony WX220 vs Sony WX9

Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony WX220 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released February 2014
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Sony WX220 vs Sony WX9 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Sony WX220 versus Sony WX9, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the WX220 (18MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WX220 was unveiled 3 years after the WX9 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WX220 scores versus the WX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony WX9

 WX220 WX9 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 38 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony WX220

 WX9 WX220 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Sony WX220 and Sony WX9

 WX220 WX9 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Sony WX220 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony WX220 comes with external measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Sony WX220 versus Sony WX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the WX220 vs the WX9.

Sony WX220 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WX220 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Sony WX220 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX220 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WX220 and WX9.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony WX220 to render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger WX220 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Sony WX220 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Sony WX220 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX220 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX220 Portrait photography details
Sony WX9 Portrait photography details
37
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony WX220 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony WX220
Sports photography with Sony WX9
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony WX220
Travel photography with Sony WX9
69
good megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX220 Landscape photography info
Sony WX9 Landscape photography info
44
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX220 Vlogging info
Sony WX9 Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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Sony WX220 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX220 and Sony WX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-12 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 121g (0.27 lb) -
Dimensions 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $198 $188