Sony A350 vs Sony TX9

Its time to examine more closely at the Sony A350 vs Sony TX9, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. The resolution of the A350 (14MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the A350 (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The A350 was introduced 3 years before the TX9 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A350 matches up vs the TX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A350 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A350 offers exterior measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs) while 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A350 against the TX9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A350 and TX9 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A350 and TX9.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A350 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony A350 will resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged A350 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.