Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 was introduced in August 2009 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 was introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 has a 3.0" screen with 921k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

BSI-CMOS Sensor

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 features a 10.2 megapixel 1/2.4-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.104 x 4.578 mm and a total area of 27.9 mm². Its native ISO range is 160 - 3,200. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 features a 16.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

The cameras have BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 is equipped with Bionz processor and can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Both cameras have HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 comes with NP-BN1 battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 has a single Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1, and up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.00 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 and 5.30 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9..

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 body has dimensions of 91 x 52 x 20 mm (3.58 x 2.05 x 0.79") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 body has dimensions of 95 x 56 x 20 mm (3.74 x 2.2 x 0.79"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 weighs 149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 weighs [].

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9

91 mm

52 mm

95 mm

56 mm

52 mm

56 mm