Sony TX9 vs Sony WX80

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are provided at Sony TX9 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Sony TX9 and Sony WX80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.