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Sony A7S II vs Sony TX9

Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67
Sony Alpha A7S II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Sony A7S II vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Sony A7S II
(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
(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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Sony A7S II vs Sony TX9 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

The A7S II was released 5 years after the TX9 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

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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Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Sony TX9

 A7S II TX9 
LaunchedOctober 2015July 2010More modern by 65 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k922kClearer display (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony A7S II

 TX9 A7S II 
Display sizing3.5"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A7S II vs Sony TX9 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony A7S II vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7S II vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7S II Portrait photography factors
Sony TX9 Portrait photography factors
68
you can focus manually
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
27
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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Street Comparison

Sony A7S II Street photography factors
Sony TX9 Street photography factors
78
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)
60
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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Sports Comparison

Sony A7S II Sports photography information
Sony TX9 Sports photography information
58
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
34
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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Travel Comparison

Sony A7S II Travel photography features
Sony TX9 Travel photography features
49
weather proof
not so great battery life (370 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
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)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7S II Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX9 Landscape photography highlights
71
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)
41
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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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7S II as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX9 as a Vlogging camera
35
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
32
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7S II and Sony TX9
 Sony Alpha A7S IISony 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
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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