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Sony TX9 vs Sony W380

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony TX9 vs Sony W380 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
  • Launched July 2010
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Sony TX9 vs Sony W380 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony TX9 versus Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the TX9 (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TX9 was revealed 7 months after the W380 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TX9 grades versus the W380 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony W380

 TX9 W380 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2010Newer by 7 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony TX9

 W380 TX9 

Common features in the Sony TX9 and Sony W380

 TX9 W380 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony TX9 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony TX9 has physical dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Sony TX9 versus Sony W380 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TX9 versus the W380.

Sony TX9 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX9 and W380 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX9 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX9 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX9 and W380.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony W380 to render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TX9 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony TX9 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Sony TX9 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX9 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX9 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W380 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TX9 Street photography details
Sony W380 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (149g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX9
Sports photography with Sony W380
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TX9
Travel photography with Sony W380
60
provides touch to focus
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony TX9
Landscape photography with Sony W380
41
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX9 Vlogging info
Sony W380 Vlogging info
32
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (149g)
29
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Sony TX9 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX9 and Sony W380
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-07-08 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 4.80 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
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 149 grams (0.33 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $799 $44