Sony TX9 vs Sony W380
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Sony TX9 vs Sony W380 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
- Launched July 2010
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Sony TX9 vs Sony W380 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The full galleries are viewable at Sony TX9 Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony W380
TX9 | W380 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | January 2010 | Newer by 7 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony TX9
W380 | TX9 |
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Common features in the Sony TX9 and Sony W380
TX9 | W380 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX9 and W380 is 95 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Sony TX9 vs Sony W380 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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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 |