Sony TX9 vs Sony W610

Following is a detailed analysis of the Sony TX9 and Sony W610, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the TX9 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TX9 was launched 18 months prior to the W610 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the TX9 matches up against the W610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are provided at Sony TX9 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony TX9 offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Sony TX9 and Sony W610 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TX9 vs the W610.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TX9 and W610 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TX9 and W610.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony W610 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TX9 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.