Sony WX350 vs Sony WX9

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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.