Sony TX9 vs Sony W310
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Sony TX9 vs Sony W310 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
- Released July 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
- Released January 2010
Sony TX9 vs Sony W310 Overview
Following is a extensive overview of the Sony TX9 vs Sony W310, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both designed by Sony. The image resolution of the TX9 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TX9 was announced 7 months after the W310 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TX9 grades against the W310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony TX9 vs Sony W310 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are available at Sony TX9 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony W310
TX9 | W310 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | January 2010 | More modern by 7 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony TX9
W310 | TX9 |
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Common features in the Sony TX9 and Sony W310
TX9 | W310 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Sony TX9 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony TX9 provides exterior measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Analyze the Sony TX9 vs Sony W310 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TX9 compared to the W310.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TX9 and W310 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Sony TX9 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX9 and W310.
All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos but you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern TX9 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Sony TX9 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony TX9 vs Sony W310 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-07-08 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 2 secs | 1 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.80 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149g (0.33 pounds) | 137g (0.30 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 ID | NP-BN1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $799 | $150 |