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Sony TX9 vs Sony WX80

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Sony TX9 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched July 2010
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Sony TX9 vs Sony WX80 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sony TX9 and Sony WX80, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TX9 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TX9 was brought out 3 years earlier than the WX80 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the TX9 matches up vs the WX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony WX80

 TX9 WX80 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony TX9

 WX80 TX9 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 30 months

Common features in the Sony TX9 and Sony WX80

 TX9 WX80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony TX9 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Sony TX9 offers outer measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TX9 versus the WX80.

Sony TX9 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TX9 and WX80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX9 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX9 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX9 and WX80.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX80 to resolve more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged TX9 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Sony TX9 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Sony TX9 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX9 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX9 Portrait photography info
Sony WX80 Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TX9 Street photography details
Sony WX80 Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition in class (124g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX9 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX9 Travel photography details
Sony WX80 Travel photography details
60
boasts touch to focus
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (149g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
boasts touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX9 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX80 Landscape photography advice
41
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX9 Vlogging information
Sony WX80 Vlogging information
32
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
35
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Sony TX9 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX9 and Sony WX80
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-08 2013-01-08
Body design 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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
Type 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 feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
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