Sony TX9 vs Sony WX70

Here is a thorough comparison of the Sony TX9 vs Sony WX70, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TX9 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TX9 was introduced 19 months earlier than the WX70 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TX9 scores vs the WX70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony TX9 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony TX9 has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Sony TX9 vs Sony WX70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TX9 compared to the WX70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX9 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TX9 and WX70.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX70 to produce greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older TX9 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.