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Sony TX9 vs Sony WX70

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony TX9 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Announced July 2010
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Sony TX9 vs Sony WX70 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony WX70

 TX9 WX70 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Sony TX9

 WX70 TX9 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2010Fresher by 19 months

Common features in the Sony TX9 and Sony WX70

 TX9 WX70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution922k922kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony TX9 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sony TX9 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

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

Sony TX9 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX9 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony TX9 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Sony TX9 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX9 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX9
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TX9 Street photography information
Sony WX70 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others in class (149 grams)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competitors (114g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX9 Sports photography features
Sony WX70 Sports photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX9 Travel photography factors
Sony WX70 Travel photography factors
60
provides focus by touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (149g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
provides touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX9 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX70 Landscape photography factors
41
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX9 Vlogging info
Sony WX70 Vlogging info
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
heavier than others in class (149 grams)
36
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Sony TX9 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX9 and Sony WX70
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-07-08 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149g (0.33 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $799 $242