Sony TX9 vs Sony WX220
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Sony TX9 vs Sony WX220 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
- Launched July 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2014
Sony TX9 vs Sony WX220 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Sony TX9 versus Sony WX220, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the TX9 (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TX9 was released 4 years prior to the WX220 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TX9 scores against the WX220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony TX9 vs Sony WX220 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are available at Sony TX9 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony WX220
TX9 | WX220 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony TX9
WX220 | TX9 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | July 2010 | More recent by 43 months |
Common features in the Sony TX9 and Sony WX220
TX9 | WX220 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Sony TX9 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony TX9 comes with outer measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Sony TX9 versus Sony WX220 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TX9 and the WX220.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX9 and WX220 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Sony TX9 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TX9 and WX220.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX220 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older TX9 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Sony TX9 vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-07-08 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | Bionz X |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.80 m | 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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 gr (0.33 lb) | 121 gr (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 life | - | 210 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $799 | $198 |