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Sony TX10 vs Sony WX9

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released August 2011
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sony TX10 vs Sony WX9 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Sony TX10 vs Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both produced by Sony. The image resolution of the TX10 (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TX10 was brought out 8 months after the WX9 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TX10 scores versus the WX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony WX9

 TX10 WX9 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2011Newer by 8 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony TX10

 WX9 TX10 

Common features in the Sony TX10 and Sony WX9

 TX10 WX9 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution921k921kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony TX10 has external measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TX10 against the WX9.

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX10 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX10 and WX9.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern TX10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX10 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TX10 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX10
Sports photography with Sony WX9
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX10 Travel photography details
Sony WX9 Travel photography details
71
environment sealing
includes touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX10 Landscape photography details
Sony WX9 Landscape photography details
46
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TX10
Vlogging with Sony WX9
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no mic port
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
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Sony TX10 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX10 and Sony WX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-08-16 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech XtraFine LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) -
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $309 $188