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Sony TX1 vs Sony WX9

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony TX1 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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
  • Launched January 2011
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Sony TX1 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Sony TX1 vs Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are designed by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the TX1 (10MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the TX1 (1/2.4") and WX9 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TX1 was unveiled 17 months prior to the WX9 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the TX1 scores versus the WX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony WX9

 TX1 WX9 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony TX1

 WX9 TX1 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 17 months
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony TX1 and Sony WX9

 TX1 WX9 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony TX1 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony TX1 features external measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the TX1 and the WX9.

Sony TX1 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TX1 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Sony TX1 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX1 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX1 and WX9.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TX1 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony WX9 will give more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged TX1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony TX1 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Sony TX1 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX1 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX1 Portrait photography information
Sony WX9 Portrait photography information
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TX1 Street photography details
Sony WX9 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX1 Sports photography information
Sony WX9 Sports photography information
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX1 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX9 Landscape photography advice
31
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX1 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX9 Vlogging highlights
28
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
33
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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Sony TX1 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX1 and Sony WX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-08-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lbs) -
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $350 $188