Sony TX9 vs Sony W290

In this write-up, we are looking at the Sony TX9 vs Sony W290, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. The resolution of the TX9 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TX9 was launched 17 months after the W290 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the TX9 grades versus the W290 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are available at Sony TX9 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony TX9 provides outer dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony TX9 vs Sony W290 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TX9 against the W290.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX9 and W290 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TX9 and W290.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern TX9 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.