Sony A3000 vs Sony TX9
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Sony A3000 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Revealed August 2013
- Successor is Sony a3500
(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
- Introduced July 2010
Sony A3000 vs Sony TX9 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Sony A3000 versus Sony TX9, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the A3000 (20MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the A3000 (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A3000 was manufactured 3 years later than the TX9 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A3000 scores versus the TX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A3000 vs Sony TX9 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A3000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The entire galleries are available at Sony A3000 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Sony TX9
A3000 | TX9 | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | July 2010 | Fresher by 39 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony A3000
TX9 | A3000 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony A3000 and Sony TX9
A3000 | TX9 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Sony A3000 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A3000 has exterior dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Sony A3000 versus Sony TX9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A3000 vs the TX9.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 and TX9 is 69 and 95 respectively.
Sony A3000 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 and TX9.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A3000 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A3000 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger A3000 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony A3000 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Sony Alpha A3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2013-08-27 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | BIONZ image | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5456 x 3632 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 16000 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.47x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 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 format | AVCHD, H.264, MP4 | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 411 gr (0.91 pounds) | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 78 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1068 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | - | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $398 | $799 |