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Sony TX9 vs Sony W310

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony TX9 vs Sony W310 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
  • Released July 2010
Sony W310
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony W310

 TX9 W310 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2010More modern by 7 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony TX9

 W310 TX9 

Common features in the Sony TX9 and Sony W310

 TX9 W310 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sony TX9 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TX9 and W310 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX9 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony TX9 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX9 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX9
Portrait photography with Sony W310
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX9 Street photography information
Sony W310 Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (149 grams)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX9 Sports photography highlights
Sony W310 Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX9 Travel photography features
Sony W310 Travel photography features
60
boasts focus by touch
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (149g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX9 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W310 as a Landscape photography camera
41
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX9 Vlogging features
Sony W310 Vlogging features
32
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others (149g)
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Sony TX9 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX9 and Sony W310
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
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