Pentax W80 vs Sony TX9

The following is a extensive overview of the Pentax W80 and Sony TX9, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the W80 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W80 was unveiled 12 months before the TX9 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the W80 matches up vs the TX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio W80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax W80 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax W80 provides outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Pentax W80 and Sony TX9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the W80 compared to the TX9.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the W80 and TX9 is 94 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the W80 and TX9.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged W80 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.