Clicky

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX9

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced January 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
  • Launched January 2011
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX9 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Sony TX200V versus Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the TX200V (18MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The TX200V was brought out 13 months later than the WX9 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TX200V grades vs the WX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony WX9

 TX200V WX9 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k921kSharper display (+309k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony TX200V

 WX9 TX200V 

Common features in the Sony TX200V and Sony WX9

 TX200V WX9 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Sony TX200V has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Sony TX200V versus Sony WX9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TX200V versus the WX9.

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX200V and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TX200V and WX9.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX200V to offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger TX200V is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX200V Portrait photography information
Sony WX9 Portrait photography information
36
good resolution (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Street Comparison

Sony TX200V as a Street photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Street photography camera
68
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Sony TX200V Sports photography info
Sony WX9 Sports photography info
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TX200V
Travel photography with Sony WX9
71
weather sealing
offers touch focus
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Sony TX200V Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX9 Landscape photography highlights
47
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX200V Vlogging highlights
Sony WX9 Vlogging highlights
35
fairly wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Sony TX200V vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX200V and Sony WX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-30 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 grams (0.28 lb) -
Physical dimensions 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 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 220 pictures -
Type 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 recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $500 $188