Sony TX55 vs Sony WX9
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Sony TX55 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Sony TX55 vs Sony WX9 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are provided at Sony TX55 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony WX9
TX55 | WX9 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | January 2011 | Newer by 7 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 921k | Clearer screen (+309k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony TX55
WX9 | TX55 |
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Common features in the Sony TX55 and Sony WX9
TX55 | WX9 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX55 and WX9 is 97 and 99 respectively.
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.
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Sony TX55 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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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 |