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Sony A99 II vs Sony TX9

Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83
Sony Alpha A99 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Sony A99 II vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Superseded the Sony A99
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
  • Released July 2010
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Sony A99 II vs Sony TX9 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Sony A99 II versus Sony TX9, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and TX9 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The A99 II was announced 6 years later than the TX9 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A99 II grades versus the TX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Sony TX9

 A99 II TX9 
ReleasedSeptember 2016July 2010Fresher by 76 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k922kClearer display (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony A99 II

 TX9 A99 II 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A99 II and Sony TX9

 A99 II TX9 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Sony A99 II vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A99 II provides outside dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Sony A99 II versus 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 differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the A99 II and the TX9.

Sony A99 II vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A99 II and TX9 is 57 and 95 respectively.

Sony A99 II vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony A99 II vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A99 II and TX9.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A99 II having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony A99 II will produce more detail with its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher A99 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A99 II vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Sony A99 II vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A99 II vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A99 II Portrait photography info
Sony TX9 Portrait photography info
86
manual focus
amazing sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A99 II
Street photography with Sony TX9
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A99 II Sports photography information
Sony TX9 Sports photography information
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery (490 per charge)
34
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A99 II Travel photography advice
Sony TX9 Travel photography advice
70
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
amazing sensor resolution (42MP)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery (490 CIPA)
60
has touch to focus
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (149g)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A99 II Landscape photography factors
Sony TX9 Landscape photography factors
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
terrible battery (490 shots)
41
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A99 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX9 as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic support
32
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (149g)
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Sony A99 II vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A99 II and Sony TX9
 Sony Alpha A99 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A99 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2016-09-19 2010-07-08
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 7952 x 5304 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 399 9
Cross type focus points 79 -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 1,229 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash settings Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 849 grams (1.87 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 92 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2317 not tested
Other
Battery life 490 images -
Battery format NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 2 1
Price at release $3,198 $799