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Sony WX70 vs Sony WX9

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony WX70 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released 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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Sony WX70 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony WX70 and Sony WX9, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the WX70 (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WX70 was released 13 months later than the WX9 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the WX70 matches up against the WX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony WX9

 WX70 WX9 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony WX70

 WX9 WX70 

Common features in the Sony WX70 and Sony WX9

 WX70 WX9 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony WX70 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony WX70 has outer measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the WX70 vs the WX9.

Sony WX70 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WX70 and WX9 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Sony WX70 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX70 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WX70 and WX9.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer WX70 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Sony WX70 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Sony WX70 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX70 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX70 Portrait photography details
Sony WX9 Portrait photography details
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony WX70 Street photography information
Sony WX9 Street photography information
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than average (114 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony WX70
Sports photography with Sony WX9
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX70 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX9 Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than average (114g)
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
67
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX70 Landscape photography features
Sony WX9 Landscape photography features
43
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX70 Vlogging information
Sony WX9 Vlogging information
36
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Sony WX70 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX70 and Sony WX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-30 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology XtraFine TFT LCD display XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 114 gr (0.25 lb) -
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 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 240 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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
Storage media 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
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $242 $188