Sony TX9 vs Sony W800
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Sony TX9 vs Sony W800 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
- Revealed July 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Released February 2014
Sony TX9 vs Sony W800 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Sony TX9 versus Sony W800, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the TX9 (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TX9 was revealed 4 years before the W800 and that is quite a significant 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 W800 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TX9 matches up versus the W800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony TX9 vs Sony W800 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are viewable at Sony TX9 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony W800
TX9 | W800 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sony TX9
W800 | TX9 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | July 2010 | Fresher by 43 months |
Common features in the Sony TX9 and Sony W800
TX9 | W800 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Sony TX9 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Sony TX9 has got external 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) and the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony TX9 versus Sony W800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TX9 compared to the W800.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TX9 and W800 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Sony TX9 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX9 and W800.
Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony W800 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The older TX9 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Sony TX9 vs Sony W800 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-07-08 | 2014-02-13 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/3.2-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 2 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.80 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 format | AVCHD | AVI MPEG4 |
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 grams (0.33 lbs) | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 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 | ||
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 | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $799 | $90 |