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Canon SX20 IS vs Sony TX9

Portability
65 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
37

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX10 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX30 IS
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced July 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon SX20 IS vs Sony TX9 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX20 IS and Sony TX9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was brought out very close to the TX9 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX20 IS scores against the TX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Sony TX9

					

					

						
 SX20 IS TX9 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Canon SX20 IS

					

					

						
 TX9 SX20 IS 
Screen sizing3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Sony TX9

					

					

						
 SX20 IS TX9 
AnnouncedJuly 2010July 2010Same generation
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX20 IS vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX20 IS has outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has 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).
Check out the Canon SX20 IS and Sony TX9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX20 IS and the TX9.
Canon SX20 IS vs Sony TX9 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and TX9 is 65 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX20 IS vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX20 IS vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and TX9.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you will want to take the release date  of the cameras into account.

						Canon SX20 IS vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX20 IS vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX20 IS vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography details
Sony TX9 Portrait photography details
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 has manual focus
 great flash sync speed (1/500s)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
27
 you can focus manually
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX20 IS Street photography features
Sony TX9 Street photography features
49
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 more heavy than competitors (600g)
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts focus by touch
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 heavier than competition (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX20 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Sony TX9 as a Sports photography camera
34
 excellent zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow fps (1.0 fps)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX20 IS Travel photography details
Sony TX9 Travel photography details
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 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 decently wide (28mm)
 great reach (560mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 more heavy than competitors (600 grams)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
 boasts focus by touch
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition (149 grams)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX20 IS
Landscape photography with Sony TX9
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 has manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 lack of Timelapse function
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 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (25mm)
 bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX20 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Sony TX9 as a Vlogging camera
50
 decently wide (28mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external microphone support
 more heavy than competitors (600g)
32
 pretty wide (25mm)
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 no mic support
 heavier than competition (149 grams)
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Canon SX20 IS vs Sony TX9 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Sony TX9
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-07-06 2010-07-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Bionz
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6.80 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 600g (1.32 pounds) 149g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model 4 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $500 $799