Sony TX20 vs Sony WX9
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Sony TX20 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Announced February 2012
(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
Sony TX20 vs Sony WX9 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Sony TX20 vs Sony WX9, both Ultracompact cameras and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the TX20 (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TX20 was revealed 14 months later than the WX9 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TX20 grades vs the WX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony TX20 vs Sony WX9 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are viewable at Sony TX20 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony WX9
TX20 | WX9 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 14 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Sharper display (+1k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony TX20
WX9 | TX20 |
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Common features in the Sony TX20 and Sony WX9
TX20 | WX9 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Sony TX20 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX20 enjoys outer measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Compare the Sony TX20 vs Sony WX9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TX20 vs the WX9.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TX20 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Sony TX20 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TX20 and WX9.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher TX20 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Sony TX20 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-02-28 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | BIONZ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 (60, 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 data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) | - |
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 Overall 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 life | 250 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BN | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
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 |
Launch pricing | $330 | $188 |