Sony WX500 vs Sony WX9

Here, we will be reviewing the Sony WX500 vs Sony WX9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the WX500 (18MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WX500 was revealed 4 years after the WX9 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the WX500 grades vs the WX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are provided at Sony WX500 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony WX500 comes with exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Sony WX500 vs Sony WX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the WX500 against the WX9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WX500 and WX9 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WX500 and WX9.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony WX500 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger WX500 will have an advantage in sensor tech.