Nikon A100 vs Sony TX9

Below is a detailed overview of the Nikon A100 versus Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and TX9 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A100 was introduced 5 years later than the TX9 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the A100 matches up vs the TX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are available at Nikon A100 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon A100 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the A100 compared to the TX9.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A100 and TX9 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A100 and TX9.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon A100 to result in extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher A100 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.