Sony WX350 vs Sony WX9
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Sony WX350 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Sony WX350 vs Sony WX9 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are available at Sony WX350 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony WX9
WX350 | WX9 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | January 2011 | More recent by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony WX350
WX9 | WX350 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Sony WX350 and Sony WX9
WX350 | WX9 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WX350 and WX9 is 94 and 99 respectively.
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.
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Sony WX350 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $270 | $188 |