Sony TX9 vs Sony W320
95 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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97 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Sony TX9 vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2010
Sony TX9 vs Sony W320 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Sony TX9 versus Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX9 (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TX9 was launched 7 months after the W320 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the TX9 matches up versus the W320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony TX9 vs Sony W320 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The complete galleries are available at Sony TX9 Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony W320
TX9 | W320 | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | January 2010 | More modern by 7 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony TX9
W320 | TX9 |
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Common features in the Sony TX9 and Sony W320
TX9 | W320 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Sony TX9 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Sony TX9 enjoys outer 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 W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Sony TX9 versus Sony W320 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TX9 against the W320.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TX9 and W320 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Sony TX9 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TX9 and W320.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W320 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger TX9 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony TX9 vs Sony W320 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-07-08 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 2 seconds | 1 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.80 m | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 file format | AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 grams (0.33 lbs) | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
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 | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $799 | $269 |