Canon SX1 IS vs Sony TX9
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Canon SX1 IS vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
- Released March 2009
(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
- Revealed July 2010
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Following is a complete analysis of the Canon SX1 IS vs Sony TX9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX1 IS was introduced 15 months before the TX9 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX1 IS matches up against the TX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Sony TX9
| SX1 IS | TX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Canon SX1 IS
| TX9 | SX1 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2010 |  | March 2009 | More modern by 15 months |
| Display size | 3.5" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.7") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Sony TX9
| SX1 IS | TX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus |
Canon SX1 IS vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS offers physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX1 IS versus the TX9.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and TX9 is 64 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and TX9.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX9 to offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon SX1 IS vs Sony TX9 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2009-03-27 | 2010-07-08 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.8" | 3.5" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.20 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 615 grams (1.36 lb) | 149 grams (0.33 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $600 | $799 |