Sony TX9 vs Sony W620

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony TX9 versus Sony W620, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the TX9 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TX9 was announced 18 months earlier than the W620 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the TX9 matches up vs the W620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are provided at Sony TX9 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Sony TX9 has outer measurements 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 W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Sony TX9 versus Sony W620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TX9 and the W620.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TX9 and W620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TX9 and W620.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W620 to produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged TX9 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.