Sony TX9 vs Sony W730

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.