Sony TX9 vs Sony W650

Here is a comprehensive review of the Sony TX9 vs Sony W650, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the TX9 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TX9 was brought out 18 months prior to the W650 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TX9 matches up versus the W650 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony TX9 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony TX9 has got outer 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) whilst the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Sony TX9 vs Sony W650 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TX9 and the W650.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TX9 and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX9 and W650.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W650 to give you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older TX9 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.