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Sony WX9 vs Sony A77

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
83
Overall
71

Sony WX9 vs Sony A77 Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2011
Sony A77
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 16000 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed October 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony A700
  • Refreshed by Sony A77 II
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Sony WX9 vs Sony A77 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Sony WX9 vs Sony A77, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the WX9 (16MP) and A77 (24MP) and the WX9 (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The WX9 was announced 9 months earlier than the A77 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WX9 matches up against the A77 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony A77

 WX9 A77 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Sony WX9

 A77 WX9 
RevealedOctober 2011January 2011More recent by 9 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony WX9 and Sony A77

 WX9 A77 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution921k921kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Sony WX9 vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony WX9 has got physical 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) whilst the Sony A77 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the WX9 vs the A77.

Sony WX9 vs Sony A77 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WX9 and A77 is 99 and 59 respectively.

Sony WX9 vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX9 vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WX9 and A77.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WX9 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A77 will render extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older WX9 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sony WX9 vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Sony WX9 vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX9 vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX9 Portrait photography factors
Sony A77 Portrait photography factors
30
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
78
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony WX9 Street photography features
Sony A77 Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
75
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony WX9
Sports photography with Sony A77
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery (470 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony WX9
Travel photography with Sony A77
67
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
63
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (470 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX9 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A77 as a Landscape photography camera
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
terrible battery (470 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX9 Vlogging details
Sony A77 Vlogging details
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
76
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone port
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Sony WX9 vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX9 and Sony A77
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9Sony SLT-A77
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 Sony SLT-A77
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Released 2011-01-06 2011-10-25
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.3 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech XtraFine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 732g (1.61 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 801
Other
Battery life - 470 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $188 $900