Sony TX9 vs Sony W220
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Sony TX9 vs Sony W220 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Sony TX9 vs Sony W220 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The whole galleries are available at Sony TX9 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony W220
TX9 | W220 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 19 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony TX9
W220 | TX9 |
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Common features in the Sony TX9 and Sony W220
TX9 | W220 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TX9 and W220 is 95 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony TX9 vs Sony W220 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | Bionz | - |
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 |