Sony TX9 vs Sony W800

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.