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Sony A9 vs Sony TX30

Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A9 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony A9 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Sony A9
(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
Sony TX30
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Sony TX30

 A9 TX30 
ReleasedApril 2017July 2013More recent by 46 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k1229kSharper screen (+211k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony A9

 TX30 A9 
Screen dimension3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony A9 and Sony TX30

 A9 TX30 
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).

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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.

Sony A9 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A9 and TX30 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Sony A9 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony A9 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A9 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A9 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Portrait photography camera
83
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
38
focusing manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A9
Street photography with Sony TX30
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (51,200)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A9 Sports photography advice
Sony TX30 Sports photography advice
86
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (650 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A9
Travel photography with Sony TX30
73
good battery life (650 per charge)
weather proof
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
environment sealing
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A9 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX30 Landscape photography highlights
85
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
good battery life (650 per charge)
2 card slots
51
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A9 Vlogging factors
Sony TX30 Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
34
really wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Sony A9 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A9 and Sony TX30
 Sony Alpha A9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
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