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Sony A230 vs Sony TX9

Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Sony A230 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Older Model is Sony A200
  • Successor is Sony A290
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Sony A230 vs Sony TX9 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Sony A230 versus Sony TX9, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A230 (10MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is relatively similar but the A230 (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The A230 was introduced 13 months earlier than the TX9 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the A230 matches up against the TX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Sony TX9

 A230 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony A230

 TX9 A230 
RevealedJuly 2010May 2009Newer by 13 months
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A230 and Sony TX9

 A230 TX9 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony A230 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Sony A230 has got exterior measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has specifications 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 differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A230 compared to the TX9.

Sony A230 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A230 and TX9 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Sony A230 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A230 and TX9.

To sum up, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A230 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony TX9 will offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A230 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A230 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Sony A230 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A230 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A230 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX9 Portrait photography highlights
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A230 Street photography advice
Sony TX9 Street photography advice
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A230 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Sports photography camera
46
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A230 Travel photography features
Sony TX9 Travel photography features
45
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (230 shots)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
60
features touch to focus
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (149g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A230
Landscape photography with Sony TX9
51
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
no liveview feature
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
not so great battery life (230 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
41
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A230
Vlogging with Sony TX9
9
can't shoot video
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than others (149 grams)
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Sony A230 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A230 and Sony TX9
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Category Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2009-05-18 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 None 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 490 grams (1.08 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 531 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $569 $799