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Sony TX9 vs Sony W510

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony TX9 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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 W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sony TX9 vs Sony W510 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Sony TX9 vs Sony W510, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the TX9 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TX9 was unveiled 6 months before the W510 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TX9 grades vs the W510 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony W510

 TX9 W510 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony TX9

 W510 TX9 

Common features in the Sony TX9 and Sony W510

 TX9 W510 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony TX9 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX9 has got 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) and the Sony W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Sony TX9 vs Sony W510 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TX9 compared to the W510.

Sony TX9 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX9 and W510 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX9 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX9 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX9 and W510.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Sony TX9 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Sony TX9 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX9 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX9 Portrait photography info
Sony W510 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX9
Street photography with Sony W510
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average (149g)
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX9 Sports photography advice
Sony W510 Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX9 Travel photography details
Sony W510 Travel photography details
60
comes with focus by touch
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (149 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX9 Landscape photography features
Sony W510 Landscape photography features
41
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TX9
Vlogging with Sony W510
32
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
heavier than average (149g)
29
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Sony TX9 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX9 and Sony W510
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-07-08 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 2.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149g (0.33 lb) 119g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $799 $99