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Sony TX9 vs Sony W220

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony TX9 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced July 2010
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Sony TX9 vs Sony W220 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Sony TX9 and Sony W220, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. The image resolution of the TX9 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TX9 was introduced 19 months after the W220 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TX9 grades versus the W220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony W220

 TX9 W220 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2009More modern by 19 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony TX9

 W220 TX9 

Common features in the Sony TX9 and Sony W220

 TX9 W220 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony TX9 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX9 has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Sony TX9 and Sony W220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TX9 vs the W220.

Sony TX9 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TX9 and W220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sony TX9 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX9 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TX9 and W220.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern TX9 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sony TX9 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Sony TX9 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX9 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX9
Portrait photography with Sony W220
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TX9 as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average (149 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX9 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W220 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX9 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W220 as a Travel photography camera
60
comes with focus via touch
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (149 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX9 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W220 as a Landscape photography camera
41
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TX9
Vlogging with Sony W220
32
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average (149 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Sony TX9 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX9 and Sony W220
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-07-08 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-BN1 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $799 $160