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Sony TX9 vs Sony W350

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony TX9 vs Sony W350 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
  • Announced July 2010
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Sony TX9 vs Sony W350 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Sony TX9 vs Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the TX9 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TX9 was unveiled 7 months later than the W350 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TX9 matches up versus the W350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony W350

 TX9 W350 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2010Fresher by 7 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony TX9

 W350 TX9 

Common features in the Sony TX9 and Sony W350

 TX9 W350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony TX9 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX9 offers outer dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the TX9 and the W350.

Sony TX9 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TX9 and W350 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Sony TX9 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX9 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX9 and W350.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W350 to give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer TX9 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Sony TX9 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Sony TX9 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX9 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX9 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W350 Portrait photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TX9 as a Street photography camera
Sony W350 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (149g)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX9 Sports photography features
Sony W350 Sports photography features
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX9 Travel photography features
Sony W350 Travel photography features
60
boasts touch focus
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (149g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
66
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX9 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W350 as a Landscape photography camera
41
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
37
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX9 Vlogging highlights
Sony W350 Vlogging highlights
32
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than competition (149 grams)
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Sony TX9 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX9 and Sony W350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-07-08 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149g (0.33 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $799 $200