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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony TX9

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Revealed September 2018
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T2
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T4
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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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony TX9, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was released 8 years later than the TX9 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-T3 matches up versus the TX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Sony TX9

 Fujifilm X-T3 TX9 
LaunchedSeptember 2018July 2010More recent by 100 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k922kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 TX9 Fujifilm X-T3 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony TX9

 Fujifilm X-T3 TX9 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T3 comes with physical dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") along with a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 vs the TX9.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T3 and TX9 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T3 and TX9.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T3 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T3 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T3 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Portrait photography with Sony TX9
82
focusing manually
resolution is high (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography factors
Sony TX9 Street photography factors
75
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Sports photography camera
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
resolution is high (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
34
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Travel photography with Sony TX9
74
weather sealing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
resolution is high (26MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
60
features touch to focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (149g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography information
Sony TX9 Landscape photography information
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is high (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Vlogging factors
Sony TX9 Vlogging factors
34
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
heavier than competition (149g)
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony TX9
 Fujifilm X-T3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2018-09-06 2010-07-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor 4 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 125
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 539 grams (1.19 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 390 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126S NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Dual One
Launch pricing $1,500 $799