Sony A9 vs Sony TX1

Let's take a closer look at the Sony A9 vs Sony TX1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the A9 (24MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the A9 (Full frame) and TX1 (1/2.4") provide different sensor sizing.

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The A9 was revealed 7 years later than the TX1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the A9 scores vs the TX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are provided at Sony A9 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A9 features physical measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A9 vs the TX1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A9 and TX1 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A9 and TX1.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A9 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony A9 will give you extra detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer A9 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.