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Sony WX50 vs Sony WX9

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony WX50 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Sony WX50 vs Sony WX9 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Sony WX9

 WX50 WX9 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony WX50

 WX9 WX50 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Sony WX50 and Sony WX9

 WX50 WX9 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Sony WX50 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

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.

Sony WX50 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

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

Sony WX50 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX50 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony WX50 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Sony WX50 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX50 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX50 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony WX50 Street photography info
Sony WX9 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX50 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX9 Sports photography highlights
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX50 Travel photography features
Sony WX9 Travel photography features
69
lighter than average (117 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
67
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX50 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Landscape photography camera
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX9 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Sony WX50 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX50 and Sony WX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-01-30 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Clearfoto TFT LCD display XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (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 format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117 grams (0.26 pounds) -
Dimensions 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $250 $188