Sony TX9 vs Sony WX9

Below, we will be evaluating the Sony TX9 and Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TX9 (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TX9 was manufactured 6 months before the WX9 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TX9 grades versus the WX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are provided at Sony TX9 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Sony TX9 provides exterior dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TX9 compared to the WX9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX9 and WX9 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TX9 and WX9.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony WX9 to give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively.