Sony TX9 vs Sony WX1
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Sony TX9 vs Sony WX1 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Revealed August 2009
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Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Sony TX9 and Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras and both are created by Sony. The resolution of the TX9 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is pretty close but the TX9 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe TX9 was manufactured 12 months later than the WX1 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TX9 matches up versus the WX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are available at Sony TX9 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony WX1
| TX9 | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2010 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony TX9
| WX1 | TX9 |
|---|
Common features in the Sony TX9 and Sony WX1
| TX9 | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Sony TX9 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony TX9 has outer measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony TX9 and Sony WX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TX9 against the WX1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TX9 and WX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Sony TX9 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TX9 and WX1.
To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TX9 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony TX9 will render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent TX9 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony TX9 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2010-07-08 | 2009-08-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Bionz | Bionz |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 160 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 922k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 2 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.80 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | AVCHD | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 149 grams (0.33 lb) | 149 grams (0.33 lb) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | NP-BN1 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $799 | $149 |