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Nikon D5200 vs Sony TX9

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
77
Overall
69
Nikon D5200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Nikon D5200 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Nikon D5200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 555g - 129 x 98 x 78mm
  • Announced May 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon D5100
  • Replacement is Nikon D5300
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
  • Released July 2010
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Nikon D5200 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon D5200 vs Sony TX9, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the D5200 (24MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the D5200 (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The D5200 was announced 2 years later than the TX9 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D5200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the D5200 scores against the TX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Sony TX9

 D5200 TX9 
ReleasedMay 2013July 2010Fresher by 35 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Nikon D5200

 TX9 D5200 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D5200 and Sony TX9

 D5200 TX9 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Nikon D5200 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D5200 comes with exterior measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has dimensions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the D5200 against the TX9.

Nikon D5200 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D5200 and TX9 is 66 and 95 respectively.

Nikon D5200 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5200 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D5200 and TX9.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D5200 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon D5200 will render extra detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent D5200 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D5200 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5200 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5200 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D5200
Portrait photography with Sony TX9
79
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5200 Street photography advice
Sony TX9 Street photography advice
69
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Sports photography camera
61
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (500 CIPA)
34
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5200 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX9 Travel photography highlights
69
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery (500 per charge)
60
supports focus via touch
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (149g)
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D5200
Landscape photography with Sony TX9
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (500 shots)
41
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D5200
Vlogging with Sony TX9
71
display is selfie friendly
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (149 grams)
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Nikon D5200 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5200 and Sony TX9
 Nikon D5200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D5200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Class Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2013-05-16 2010-07-08
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 39 9
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 555g (1.22 lbs) 149g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 98 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 84 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1284 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL14 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $595 $799