Sony WX9 has a
16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features BIONZ processor. On the other hand, Sony WX5 has a
12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Bionz processor.
Below you can see the WX9 and WX5 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Sony WX9 and Sony WX5 Cameras
Sony WX9 and Sony WX5 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Sony WX5 has 32% larger pixel area (2.34µm 2 vs 1.76µm 2 ) compared to Sony WX9, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Sony WX9
or the
Sony WX5 ,
including hyperfocal distance.
