Nikon D50 vs Sony TX9

The following is a complete analysis of the Nikon D50 versus Sony TX9, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the D50 (6MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the D50 (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The D50 was revealed 6 years earlier than the TX9 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D50 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the D50 matches up vs the TX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D50 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon D50 features exterior dimensions of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D50 versus Sony TX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the D50 compared to the TX9.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D50 and TX9 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D50 and TX9.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D50 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony TX9 will result in greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged D50 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.