Sony TX9 vs Sony W730
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Sony TX9 vs Sony W730 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Released July 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013
Sony TX9 vs Sony W730 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony TX9 vs Sony W730, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the TX9 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TX9 was manufactured 3 years before the W730 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the TX9 grades against the W730 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony TX9 vs Sony W730 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are available at Sony TX9 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony W730
TX9 | W730 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony TX9
W730 | TX9 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | July 2010 | More modern by 30 months |
Common features in the Sony TX9 and Sony W730
TX9 | W730 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Sony TX9 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony TX9 provides external measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Sony TX9 vs Sony W730 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TX9 vs the W730.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TX9 and W730 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Sony TX9 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TX9 and W730.
All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W730 to give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged TX9 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony TX9 vs Sony W730 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-07-08 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-224mm (9.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 2 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.80 m | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149 gr (0.33 lb) | 122 gr (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | 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 | One |
Cost at launch | $799 | $138 |