Sony TX9 vs Sony WX500

Below is a complete comparison of the Sony TX9 and Sony WX500, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the TX9 (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TX9 was launched 5 years before the WX500 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TX9 matches up versus the WX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are provided at Sony TX9 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony TX9 offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TX9 against the WX500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TX9 and WX500 is 95 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TX9 and WX500.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX500 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older TX9 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.