Sony A7 vs Sony TX9

Following is a thorough overview of the Sony A7 vs Sony TX9, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the A7 (24MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the A7 (Full frame) and TX9 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The A7 was revealed 3 years after the TX9 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A7 grades vs the TX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A7 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Sony A7 provides physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 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).

Contrast the Sony A7 vs Sony TX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A7 vs the TX9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7 and TX9 is 78 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A7 and TX9.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A7 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A7 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern A7 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.