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Canon M100 vs Sony TX9

Portability
88
Imaging
68
Features
77
Overall
71
Canon EOS M100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon M100 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Canon M100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 302g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Released August 2017
  • Replaced the Canon M10
  • Later Model is Canon M200
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
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Canon M100 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon M100 and Sony TX9, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the M100 (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The M100 was unveiled 7 years later than the TX9 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon M100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the M100 scores vs the TX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Sony TX9

 M100 TX9 
LaunchedAugust 2017July 2010Fresher by 87 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k922kClearer display (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Canon M100

 TX9 M100 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon M100 and Sony TX9

 M100 TX9 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M100 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon M100 features physical measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the M100 vs the TX9.

Canon M100 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M100 and TX9 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Canon M100 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M100 and TX9.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M100 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon M100 will give more detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent M100 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon M100 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Canon M100 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M100 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M100 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX9 Portrait photography advice
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M100
Street photography with Sony TX9
82
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Sports photography camera
67
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
bad battery power (295 CIPA)
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M100 Travel photography advice
Sony TX9 Travel photography advice
82
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery power (295 per charge)
60
provides focus via touch
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M100
Landscape photography with Sony TX9
74
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery power (295 shots)
41
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX9 as a Vlogging camera
75
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
missing mic jack
32
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Canon M100 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M100 and Sony TX9
 Canon EOS M100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS M100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2017-08-29 2010-07-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 23 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 6.1fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 302 gr (0.67 lb) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 1272 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E12 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $449 $799