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Sony A7S vs Sony TX9

Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65
Sony Alpha A7S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Sony A7S vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • New Model is Sony A7S II
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
  • Introduced July 2010
Photography Glossary

Sony A7S vs Sony TX9 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Sony A7S and Sony TX9, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. The image resolution of the A7S (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the A7S (Full frame) and TX9 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The A7S was revealed 3 years later than the TX9 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A7S matches up vs the TX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Sony TX9

 A7S TX9 
IntroducedApril 2014July 2010More recent by 46 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k922kSharper display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony A7S

 TX9 A7S 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A7S and Sony TX9

 A7S TX9 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony A7S vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A7S enjoys physical dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A7S and the TX9.

Sony A7S vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7S and TX9 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Sony A7S vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7S vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A7S and TX9.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor measurements. The A7S features the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh easier. The fresher A7S provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A7S vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Sony A7S vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7S Portrait photography advice
Sony TX9 Portrait photography advice
68
manual focus
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A7S Street photography info
Sony TX9 Street photography info
76
screen tilts
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
lighter than others (489 grams)
great high ISO (409,600)
does not have image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7S Sports photography info
Sony TX9 Sports photography info
52
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery life (360 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7S Travel photography advice
Sony TX9 Travel photography advice
58
lighter than others (489g)
environment proof
not so great battery life (360 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
offers touch focus
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7S Landscape photography info
Sony TX9 Landscape photography info
66
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (409,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery life (360 per charge)
41
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7S Vlogging details
Sony TX9 Vlogging details
34
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
lighter than others (489g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Sony A7S vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7S and Sony TX9
 Sony Alpha A7SSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2014-04-06 2010-07-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4240 x 2832 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 409600 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 1,230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps) 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, AVCHD, XAVC AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 489g (1.08 lbs) 149g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 87 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3702 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images -
Type 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 feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $1,998 $799