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Sony TX55 vs Sony WX9

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Sony TX55 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Revealed July 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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Sony TX55 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony TX55 versus Sony WX9, both Ultracompact cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX55 (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TX55 was revealed 7 months after the WX9 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TX55 grades vs the WX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony WX9

 TX55 WX9 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k921kClearer screen (+309k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony TX55

 WX9 TX55 

Common features in the Sony TX55 and Sony WX9

 TX55 WX9 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony TX55 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony TX55 comes with external measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) while 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 TX55 versus Sony WX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TX55 vs the WX9.

Sony TX55 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX55 and WX9 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Sony TX55 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX55 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TX55 and WX9.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern TX55 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Sony TX55 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Sony TX55 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX55 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX55 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Portrait photography camera
36
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX55 Street photography details
Sony WX9 Street photography details
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX55 Sports photography information
Sony WX9 Sports photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX55 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX9 Travel photography highlights
69
better than average battery power (250 shots)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX55 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX9 Landscape photography advice
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX55 Vlogging details
Sony WX9 Vlogging details
34
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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Sony TX55 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX55 and Sony WX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-07-24 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech XtraFine OLED display XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 109g (0.24 lb) -
Dimensions 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery form 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 feature
Storage media microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $350 $188