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Sony TX100V vs Sony WX9

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony TX100V vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Sony TX100V vs Sony WX9 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony TX100V versus Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both produced by Sony. The resolution of the TX100V (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TX100V was introduced within a month of the WX9 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TX100V matches up against the WX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony WX9

 TX100V WX9 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k921kSharper screen (+308k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony TX100V

 WX9 TX100V 

Common features in the Sony TX100V and Sony WX9

 TX100V WX9 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony TX100V vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Sony TX100V comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Sony TX100V versus Sony WX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TX100V and the WX9.

Sony TX100V vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX100V and WX9 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Sony TX100V vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX100V vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX100V and WX9.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Sony TX100V vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Sony TX100V vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX100V vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX100V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TX100V Street photography details
Sony WX9 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average (147g)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX100V Sports photography features
Sony WX9 Sports photography features
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX100V Travel photography highlights
Sony WX9 Travel photography highlights
65
supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (147 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX100V Landscape photography advice
Sony WX9 Landscape photography advice
43
fairly wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX100V Vlogging factors
Sony WX9 Vlogging factors
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than average (147g)
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Sony TX100V vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX100V and Sony WX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 1,229 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lb) -
Physical dimensions 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" 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 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
Pricing at launch $380 $188