- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Sony Cybershot WX9
- 15.9 MP
- 5x f/2.6
- 1/2.5" CMOS
- 3" LCD
Released February, 2011
Conclusion Check out the Sony Cybershot WX9
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the Sony Cybershot WX9
15.9 MP
1/2.5"
Rated 60% by by J.-Durand (Jan, 2012)The HD video was nice but I needed good pictures over HD video so it was not a factor for me.
megapixels
| 0 MP | 12 MP    | 20 MP |
Cybershot WX9 by I.-Ming--Meticulous-shopper (Jul, 2011)Canon products are always playing catch up in innovation and technology (think wide lens, LCD resolution, focus speeds, back lit sensor, true HD movie and what not).
Cybershot WX9 by Joe-Terabyte--J.J.R. (Sep, 2011)The 16 megapixels, 5x optical zoom, and image stabilization help a lot with simple (and shaky) point and shoot photography.
sensor size
Cybershot WX9 by MINDSCI* Do note that CCD Sensor cameras will produce a more detailed (absolute pixel resolution) picture than Backlit CMOS Sensor cameras like the Sony DSC-WX9.
Cybershot WX9 by TKBMOOSE (Apr, 2012)It works great and the images are crystal clear - which is mainly why I bought the camera - for more megapixels.
wide angle lens
Cybershot WX9 by R.-Adamson (Sep, 2011)The blurred background mode that replicates the depth of field effect you get on a SLR camera worked fairly well and makes for great pictures.
Cybershot WX9 by John-DiazThat said, the Canon's scene modes are exceptionally easy to use and the 14x zoom is fantastic.
aperture size
Cybershot WX9 by Niko-B--Niko-B (Apr, 2011)Finally, I switched to P mode thinking I could force the ISO lower but the WX9 allows only the ISO to be adjusted so exposure and aperture were not available to me.
zoom range
| 0x | 14x  | 20x |
Cybershot WX9 by Michelle-STL (Jul, 2011)This one is beautiful up close, far away, zoomed in, whatever.
Cybershot WX9 by Rajan-Raman--Rajan (Jun, 2011)I just wish the zoom is little more than 5X (10X would have been nice), but you can't have everything at the sub 200 price point.
body size
95 x 56 x 20 mm
106 x 59 x 33 mm
92 x 52 x 19 mm
Cybershot WX9 by Phang (Sep, 2011)the adjustment in color intensity is very good, the color on every picture looks balanced and heavy.
Cybershot WX9 by Stephan-Krasner--User1000101001001 (Dec, 2011)I prefer it to the more color accurate Canons, especially since this is a point and shoot pocket camera, I expect the processor and the software to do all the work except composition.
Performance Real world tests of Sony Cybershot WX9
max continuous shooting
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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HD video -
f/2.6 -
921 k dots -
Create 3D photos to view on a 3D TV -
Combines multiple photos together to capture both bright and dark areas -
Stitches together multiple photos into a single ultra-wide view -
20 mm -
139 g -
95 x 56 x 20 mm
cons
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5x -
Feb, 2011 -
Less capability to adjust white balance and exposure -
Lacks the ability to create slow motion video -
1/1600 s -
2 s
Reviews Word on the street
 |   Rated by 170 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by AWhitey (Jun, 2011) Rated 100% by by pj-smom (Aug, 2011) Rated 100% by by Moonie (Dec, 2011) |
|---|---|
Video
Sony Cybershot WX9 | Rated 100% by by Peter (Nov, 2011)Camera takes very sharp crisp pictures and the videos are actually very clear.
Sony Cybershot WX9 | Rated 100% by by Josh (Jun, 2012)Last week I shot some video on the renouned Canon 2Ti and the video from this camera was just as impressive.
Sony Cybershot WX9 | Rated 80% by by Cathy (Oct, 2011)I purchased this camera to make beauty videos and after playing with it for a while I really enjoy this camera!
Image quality
Sony Cybershot WX9 | Rated 80% by by Jason-Frost--RubiconReaderSony also gives you three video settings to choose from; highest image quality (1920x1080/24M), high image quality (1920x1080/17M), and standard image quality.
Sony Cybershot WX9 | Rated 80% by by Jason-Frost--RubiconReaderWhile the image quality is good, I still find myself wishing back to the picture quality of the DSCN1.
Sony Cybershot WX9 | Rated 100% by by Stephan-Krasner--User1000101001001 (Dec, 2011)My old Canon tended to wash things out for the sake of accuracy, but contrast and color depth are boosted by the camera software, which makes for a much more pleasing photo.
Battery
Sony Cybershot WX9 | Rated 100% by by JorgEstuardo (May, 2012)This camera works good, but It has a high consumption of battery or the battery does not work very well, the delivery time was very good and the picture quality is very good.
Sony Cybershot WX9 | Rated 100% by by R.-Adamson (Sep, 2011)Luckily we purchased a Wasabi pack which included 2 extra batteries (Highly Recommended, just search for Wasabi batteries matching this model camera - much cheaper than Sony batteries and last just as long - also includes extra charger and car adapter).
Sony Cybershot WX9 | Rated 80% by by Kengraghu (Nov, 2011)Need to charge Battery with the camera, so need to purchase an extra portable charger, since you cannot charge two batteries at the same time.
Low light
Sony Cybershot WX9 | Rated 100% by by Birat (Oct, 2011)hence picture is good in low light, more color depth, blazing fast.
Sony Cybershot WX9 | Rated 100% by by R.-Adamson (Sep, 2011)Obviously point-and-shoots aren't going to have fantastic low light performance, but I think this model has probably the best low-light performance that I've seen in similar price range cameras.
Sony Cybershot WX9 | Rated 80% by by John-DiazStill, the Canon, while it is true that 100% of the shots weren't perfect, it had none of the color issues with low light that the Sony did.
Lens
Sony Cybershot WX9 | Rated 40% by by edu (Nov, 2011)I have a Sony Camera I bought about 8 years ago, it has a smaller lens, and it is only 6 mega pixels and takes better pictures than this camera.
Sony Cybershot WX9 | Rated 60% by by Cho-Mama (Jul, 2011)Gourmet setting is excellent for detailed close-up shots!
Sony Cybershot WX9 | Rated 80% by by Jason-Frost--RubiconReaderWhen using it in a setting like this; IE turning it on and off, focusing and zooming, quick shots in an array of settings... she didn't do so well.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 High resolution Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 vs Cybershot WX9 |
 | 2 | Sony Cyber-shot WX50 Rated the best by consumers Cyber-shot WX50 vs Cybershot WX9 |
 | 4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 2-way tie: Largest sensor Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 vs Cybershot WX9 |
 | 5 | Sony Cybershot WX10 2-way tie: Fastest lens Cybershot WX10 vs Cybershot WX9 |
 | 6 | Canon ELPH 300 HS Best macro lens Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony Cybershot WX9 |
 | 7 | Sony Cybershot W570 OK delay taking photos Cybershot W570 vs Cybershot WX9 |
 | 8 | Sony Cybershot WX7 2-way tie: Highest resolution screen Cybershot WX7 vs Cybershot WX9 |
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