Sony A7R IV vs Sony TX9
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
- Revealed July 2019
- Old Model is Sony A7R III
- Updated by Sony A7R V
(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 A7R IV vs Sony TX9 Overview
Here is a extensive review of the Sony A7R IV and Sony TX9, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and TX9 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe A7R IV was manufactured 9 years later than the TX9 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A7R IV grades vs the TX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A7R IV vs Sony TX9 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7R IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A7R IV Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony TX9
A7R IV | TX9 | |||
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Introduced | July 2019 | July 2010 | Fresher by 110 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1440k | 922k | Crisper screen (+518k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony A7R IV
TX9 | A7R IV | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony TX9
A7R IV | TX9 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Sony A7R IV vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A7R IV enjoys external dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Sony A7R IV and Sony TX9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A7R IV compared to the TX9.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7R IV and TX9 is 62 and 95 respectively.
Sony A7R IV vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A7R IV and TX9.
Plainly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A7R IV due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A7R IV will resolve extra detail due to its extra 49 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger A7R IV should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7R IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha A7R IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2019-07-16 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | 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 | 61 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 9504 x 6336 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 32000 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 567 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of screen | 1,440 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, 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, XAVC S, H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 665g (1.47 lb) | 149g (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 99 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 3344 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 670 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-FZ100 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Dual | 1 |
Launch pricing | $3,498 | $799 |