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Nikon D6 vs Sony TX9

Portability
50
Imaging
74
Features
85
Overall
78
Nikon D6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Nikon D6 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Nikon D6
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1270g - 160 x 163 x 92mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon D5
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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 D6 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon D6 versus Sony TX9, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the D6 (21MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the D6 (Full frame) and TX9 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The D6 was revealed 9 years after the TX9 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D6 being a Large SLR camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the D6 scores vs the TX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D6 over the Sony TX9

 D6 TX9 
ReleasedFebruary 2020July 2010Newer by 117 months
Screen resolution2359k922kCrisper screen (+1437k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Nikon D6

 TX9 D6 
Screen size3.5"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon D6 and Sony TX9

 D6 TX9 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon D6 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D6 enjoys physical measurements of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") having a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the D6 versus the TX9.

Nikon D6 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D6 and TX9 is 50 and 95 respectively.

Nikon D6 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D6 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D6 and TX9.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D6 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D6 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger D6 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D6 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Nikon D6 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D6 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D6 Portrait photography info
Sony TX9 Portrait photography info
84
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D6
Street photography with Sony TX9
62
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (102,400)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D6 Sports photography information
Sony TX9 Sports photography information
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery (3,580 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D6 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX9 Travel photography highlights
68
good battery (3,580 CIPA)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (21MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
comes with touch to focus
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (149g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D6 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count decent (21MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery (3,580 CIPA)
two card slots
no image stabilization
41
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D6 Vlogging features
Sony TX9 Vlogging features
30
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than average in class (149 grams)
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Nikon D6 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D6 and Sony TX9
 Nikon D6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Type Pro DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2020-02-11 2010-07-08
Body design Large SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 102400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3280000 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 105 9
Cross type focus points 105 -
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 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 2,359k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x -
Features
Min shutter speed 900s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash modes Normal, redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1270g (2.80 pounds) 149g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 160 x 163 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 3580 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual XQD/CFexpress slots SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 2 Single
Price at release $6,496 $799