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Sony WX350 vs Sony WX9

Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony WX350 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony WX300
  • Newer Model is Sony WX500
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 WX350 vs Sony WX9 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Sony WX350 vs Sony WX9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. The resolution of the WX350 (18MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WX350 was released 3 years later than the WX9 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WX350 matches up against the WX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony WX9

 WX350 WX9 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2011More recent by 38 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony WX350

 WX9 WX350 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Sony WX350 and Sony WX9

 WX350 WX9 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Sony WX350 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony WX350 offers physical measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Sony WX350 vs Sony WX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WX350 against the WX9.

Sony WX350 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WX350 and WX9 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Sony WX350 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX350 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WX350 and WX9.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX350 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The younger WX350 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sony WX350 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Sony WX350 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX350 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX350 Portrait photography details
Sony WX9 Portrait photography details
37
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony WX350
Sports photography with Sony WX9
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX350 Travel photography factors
Sony WX9 Travel photography factors
72
good battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX350 Landscape photography features
Sony WX9 Landscape photography features
47
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
good battery life (470 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony WX350
Vlogging with Sony WX9
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
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Sony WX350 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX350 and Sony WX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-13 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 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 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 5.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) 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 AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 164 grams (0.36 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 470 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media 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 One One
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