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Sony TX9 vs Sony WX350

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony TX9 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Released July 2010
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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Sony TX9 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Sony TX9 vs Sony WX350, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the TX9 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TX9 was brought out 4 years prior to the WX350 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TX9 scores vs the WX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony WX350

 TX9 WX350 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony TX9

 WX350 TX9 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2010Newer by 43 months

Common features in the Sony TX9 and Sony WX350

 TX9 WX350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sony TX9 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX9 provides outer measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Sony TX9 vs Sony WX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TX9 compared to the WX350.

Sony TX9 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX9 and WX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Sony TX9 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX9 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX9 and WX350.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX350 to produce more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged TX9 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sony TX9 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sony TX9 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX9 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX9
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
decent MP (18MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX9
Street photography with Sony WX350
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (149g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (164g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX9 Sports photography info
Sony WX350 Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX9 Travel photography factors
Sony WX350 Travel photography factors
60
has touch focus
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (149 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
good battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than average (164g)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX9 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX350 Landscape photography factors
41
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
47
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
good battery life (470 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX9 Vlogging information
Sony WX350 Vlogging information
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (149 grams)
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (164g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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Sony TX9 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX9 and Sony WX350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-08 2014-02-13
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest 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
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 grams (0.33 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 - 470 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $799 $270