Sony TX9 vs Sony WX5

Below is a thorough review of the Sony TX9 and Sony WX5, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. The resolution of the TX9 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TX9 was brought out at a similar time to the WX5 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the TX9 matches up against the WX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are provided at Sony TX9 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Sony TX9 has got outside 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) and the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TX9 vs the WX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TX9 and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TX9 and WX5.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account.