Sony TX9 vs Sony W810
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Sony TX9 vs Sony W810 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
- Introduced July 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
- Launched January 2014
Sony TX9 vs Sony W810 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Sony TX9 and Sony W810, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are created by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the TX9 (12MP) and W810 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TX9 was introduced 4 years earlier than the W810 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TX9 matches up against the W810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony TX9 vs Sony W810 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The whole galleries are provided at Sony TX9 Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony W810
TX9 | W810 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 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 W810 over the Sony TX9
W810 | TX9 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | July 2010 | Fresher by 42 months |
Common features in the Sony TX9 and Sony W810
TX9 | W810 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Sony TX9 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony TX9 enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Contrast the Sony TX9 and Sony W810 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TX9 against the W810.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TX9 and W810 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Sony TX9 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX9 and W810.
All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony W810 to show greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older TX9 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony TX9 vs Sony W810 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-07-08 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 27-162mm (6.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 2 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.80 m | 3.20 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149g (0.33 lbs) | 111g (0.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 | - | 200 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $799 | $100 |