Sony A7 III vs Sony TX9
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Sony A7 III vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Revealed February 2018
- Previous Model is Sony A7 II
- Renewed by Sony A7 IV
(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
- Announced July 2010
Sony A7 III vs Sony TX9 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Sony A7 III vs Sony TX9, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the A7 III (24MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the A7 III (Full frame) and TX9 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A7 III was announced 7 years after the TX9 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A7 III matches up vs the TX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A7 III vs Sony TX9 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are available at Sony A7 III Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Sony TX9
A7 III | TX9 | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | July 2010 | More modern by 94 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony A7 III
TX9 | A7 III | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Sony A7 III and Sony TX9
A7 III | TX9 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 922k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Sony A7 III vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Sony A7 III enjoys outside measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check out the Sony A7 III vs Sony TX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A7 III and the TX9.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7 III and TX9 is 63 and 95 respectively.
Sony A7 III vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A7 III and TX9.
As you can see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A7 III having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7 III will give more detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher A7 III should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
Sony A7 III vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A7 III vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha A7 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2018-02-27 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz X | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 852.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 693 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.80 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 650 grams (1.43 pounds) | 149 grams (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 96 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 3730 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 610 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-FZ100 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Dual | One |
Launch price | $1,998 | $799 |