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Sony TX9 vs Sony W330

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony TX9 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Sony TX9
(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
  • Released July 2010
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Sony TX9 vs Sony W330 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Sony TX9 and Sony W330, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the TX9 (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TX9 was brought out 7 months after the W330 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the TX9 grades versus the W330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony W330

 TX9 W330 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2010More modern by 7 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Sony TX9

 W330 TX9 

Common features in the Sony TX9 and Sony W330

 TX9 W330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony TX9 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX9 enjoys external 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 W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Sony TX9 and Sony W330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TX9 versus the W330.

Sony TX9 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TX9 and W330 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX9 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX9 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX9 and W330.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W330 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The younger TX9 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Sony TX9 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Sony TX9 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX9 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX9 Portrait photography details
Sony W330 Portrait photography details
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TX9 Street photography information
Sony W330 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (149 grams)
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX9
Sports photography with Sony W330
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX9 Travel photography details
Sony W330 Travel photography details
60
boasts touch focus
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (149 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX9 Landscape photography factors
Sony W330 Landscape photography factors
41
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX9 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W330 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (149 grams)
26
decently wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Sony TX9 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX9 and Sony W330
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-07-08 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lb) 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $799 $170