Sony TX5 vs Sony WX9

Let's look a bit more closely at the Sony TX5 and Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both offered by Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the TX5 (10MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the TX5 (1/2.4") and WX9 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The TX5 was launched 10 months before the WX9 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TX5 grades versus the WX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are provided at Sony TX5 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony TX5 has exterior dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony TX5 and Sony WX9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TX5 against the WX9.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TX5 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TX5 and WX9.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TX5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony WX9 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged TX5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.