Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony TX9

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon 1 S1 and Sony TX9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 1 S1 (10MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the 1 S1 (1") and TX9 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The 1 S1 was brought out 2 years later than the TX9 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 1 S1 grades against the TX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 S1 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon 1 S1 has got outer measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 S1 and Sony TX9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 1 S1 and the TX9.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 S1 and TX9 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 S1 and TX9.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 S1 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony TX9 will provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer 1 S1 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.