Sony TX9 vs Sony WX9
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
37
95 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
37
Portability
99 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
38
99 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
38
Sony TX9 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
(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 WX9
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Launched January 2011
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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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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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony WX9
| TX9 | WX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 921k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Sony TX9
| WX9 | TX9 |
|---|
Common features in the Sony TX9 and Sony WX9
| TX9 | WX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2010 |  | January 2011 | Similar age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Sony TX9 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony TX9 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
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.
Sony TX9 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Sony TX9 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Portrait photography camera
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sony TX9 Street photography information
Sony WX9 Street photography information
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (149g)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sony TX9 Sports photography details
Sony WX9 Sports photography details
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Sony TX9 Travel photography information
Sony WX9 Travel photography information
features touch focus
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (149g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Sony TX9 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX9 Landscape photography highlights
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
Photography GlossaryVlogging Comparison
Sony TX9 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX9 Vlogging highlights
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (149 grams)
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
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Sony TX9 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2010-07-08 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Bionz | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3.5" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 922k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 2 secs | 2 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.80 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 149g (0.33 lb) | - |
| Dimensions | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | NP-BN1 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| 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 | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $799 | $188 |