Sony WX50 vs Sony WX9

Below is a complete analysis of the Sony WX50 and Sony WX9, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the WX50 (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WX50 was manufactured 13 months later than the WX9 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WX50 scores vs the WX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are provided at Sony WX50 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony WX50 offers outside measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the WX50 and the WX9.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WX50 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WX50 and WX9.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The fresher WX50 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.