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Sony TX9 vs Sony W550

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sony TX9 vs Sony W550 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
  • Introduced July 2010
Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Sony TX9 vs Sony W550 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Sony TX9 versus Sony W550, both Ultracompact cameras and both are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX9 (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TX9 was announced 12 months earlier than the W550 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TX9 scores against the W550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony W550

 TX9 W550 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Sony TX9

 W550 TX9 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Sony TX9 and Sony W550

 TX9 W550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony TX9 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX9 features external 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 W550 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Sony TX9 versus Sony W550 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TX9 versus the W550.

Sony TX9 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX9 and W550 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX9 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX9 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX9 and W550.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W550 to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older TX9 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony TX9 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Sony TX9 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX9 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX9 Portrait photography information
Sony W550 Portrait photography information
27
manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TX9 Street photography highlights
Sony W550 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX9
Sports photography with Sony W550
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX9 Travel photography highlights
Sony W550 Travel photography highlights
60
comes with touch focus
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX9 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W550 as a Landscape photography camera
41
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
42
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX9 Vlogging details
Sony W550 Vlogging details
32
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
29
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Sony TX9 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX9 and Sony W550
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-07-08 2011-07-24
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 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
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 MPEG-4
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 gr (0.33 pounds) 110 gr (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media 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 One -
Pricing at release $799 $119