Sony TX9 vs Sony W690
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Sony TX9 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
- Released February 2012
Sony TX9 vs Sony W690 Overview
The following is a in-depth review of the Sony TX9 versus Sony W690, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the TX9 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TX9 was released 20 months before the W690 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the TX9 scores vs the W690 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony TX9 vs Sony W690 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are available at Sony TX9 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony W690
TX9 | W690 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Sony TX9
W690 | TX9 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | July 2010 | Newer by 20 months |
Common features in the Sony TX9 and Sony W690
TX9 | W690 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Sony TX9 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony TX9 comes with outside 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 W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Sony TX9 versus Sony W690 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TX9 and the W690.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX9 and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Sony TX9 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TX9 and W690.
Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W690 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TX9 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony TX9 vs Sony W690 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-07-08 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 2 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.80 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 grams (0.33 pounds) | 142 grams (0.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 life | - | 220 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BN1 | NP-BN |
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 | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $799 | $297 |