Sony TX9 vs Sony WX80
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Sony TX9 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Sony TX9 vs Sony WX80 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony WX80
TX9 | WX80 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony TX9
WX80 | TX9 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | July 2010 | Newer by 30 months |
Common features in the Sony TX9 and Sony WX80
TX9 | WX80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
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.
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.
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Sony TX9 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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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 |
Retail price | $799 | $276 |