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Sony TX20 vs Sony WX9

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Sony TX20
(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
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 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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony WX9

 TX20 WX9 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 14 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony TX20

 WX9 TX20 

Common features in the Sony TX20 and Sony WX9

 TX20 WX9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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Sony TX20 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TX20 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX20 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX20 Portrait photography info
Sony WX9 Portrait photography info
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX20
Street photography with Sony WX9
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX20 Sports photography details
Sony WX9 Sports photography details
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TX20
Travel photography with Sony WX9
72
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
environment proofing
offers touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony TX20
Landscape photography with Sony WX9
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX9 as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Sony TX20 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX20 and Sony WX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
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