Sony A9 vs Sony TX30
65 Imaging
73 Features
93 Overall
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96 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
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Sony A9 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
- Released April 2017
- Updated by Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Released July 2013
Sony A9 vs Sony TX30 Overview
Below is a in depth comparison of the Sony A9 and Sony TX30, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the A9 (24MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the A9 (Full frame) and TX30 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A9 was brought out 3 years later than the TX30 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A9 scores vs the TX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A9 vs Sony TX30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A9 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony TX30
A9 | TX30 | |||
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Released | April 2017 | July 2013 | More recent by 46 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1440k | 1229k | Sharper screen (+211k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony A9
TX30 | A9 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen dimension | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Sony A9 and Sony TX30
A9 | TX30 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Sony A9 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A9 features outside measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Sony A9 and Sony TX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A9 against the TX30.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A9 and TX30 is 65 and 96 respectively.
Sony A9 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A9 and TX30.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A9 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony A9 will give you more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent A9 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Sony A9 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A9 vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Sony Alpha A9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha A9 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2017-04-19 | 2013-07-26 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | BIONZ X | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 693 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3.3" |
Screen resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,686 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 673 gr (1.48 pounds) | 141 gr (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 92 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 3517 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-FZ100 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | - |
Storage slots | Two | 1 |
Launch price | $4,498 | $230 |