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Sony TX9 vs Sony WX10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sony TX9 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched July 2010
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sony TX9 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Sony TX9 and Sony WX10, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the TX9 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TX9 was released 6 months earlier than the WX10 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TX9 matches up versus the WX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony WX10

 TX9 WX10 
Display dimension3.5"2.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony TX9

 WX10 TX9 

Common features in the Sony TX9 and Sony WX10

 TX9 WX10 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2011Same age
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony TX9 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Sony TX9 offers outer 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) while the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Sony TX9 and Sony WX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TX9 versus the WX10.

Sony TX9 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX9 and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sony TX9 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX9 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TX9 and WX10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX10 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Sony TX9 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sony TX9 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX9 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX9 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX10 Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TX9 Street photography features
Sony WX10 Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (149g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX9 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TX9
Travel photography with Sony WX10
60
provides focus by touch
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (149 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX9 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX10 Landscape photography highlights
41
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
50
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX9 Vlogging advice
Sony WX10 Vlogging advice
32
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
heavier than others in class (149 grams)
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Sony TX9 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX9 and Sony WX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-08 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.80 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149g (0.33 lbs) 161g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 NP-BG1
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
Launch price $799 $200