Sony A7S II vs Sony TX9
Portability
68 Imaging
61 Features
76 Overall
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68 Imaging
61 Features
76 Overall
67
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
37
Sony A7S II vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Introduced October 2015
- Older Model is Sony A7S
- Later Model is Sony A7S III
Sony TX9
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(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
- Launched July 2010
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Following is a extended review of the Sony A7S II vs Sony TX9, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. The resolution of the A7S II (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is very similar but the A7S II (Full frame) and TX9 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.
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Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A7S II matches up vs the TX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7S II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A7S II Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Sony TX9
| A7S II | TX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | October 2015 |  | July 2010 | More modern by 65 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 922k | Clearer display (+307k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony A7S II
| TX9 | A7S II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A7S II and Sony TX9
| A7S II | TX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Sony A7S II vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Sony A7S II has got external dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Sony A7S II vs Sony TX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the A7S II versus the TX9.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7S II and TX9 is 68 and 95 respectively.
Sony A7S II vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A7S II and TX9.
As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The A7S II uses the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The newer A7S II will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Sony A7S II vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Sony A7S II Portrait photography factors
Sony TX9 Portrait photography factors
you can focus manually
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sony A7S II Street photography factors
Sony TX9 Street photography factors
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
good high ISO (102,400)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (149g)
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Sony A7S II Sports photography information
Sony TX9 Sports photography information
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (370 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Sony A7S II Travel photography features
Sony TX9 Travel photography features
weather proof
not so great battery life (370 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
boasts focus via touch
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (149g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Sony A7S II Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX9 Landscape photography highlights
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (370 shots)
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Sony A7S II as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX9 as a Vlogging camera
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (149g)
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Sony A7S II vs Sony TX9 Specifications
| Sony Alpha A7S II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Alpha A7S II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2015-10-12 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Bionz X | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4240 x 2832 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 102400 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 409600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 169 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
| Number of lenses | 121 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,229 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps]) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 627 gr (1.38 lb) | 149 gr (0.33 lb) |
| Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 85 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 2993 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 photos | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NP-FW50 | 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 | With downloadable app | |
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $2,767 | $799 |
