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Sony A450 vs Sony TX9

Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Sony A450 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2010
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
  • Revealed July 2010
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Sony A450 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Sony A450 and Sony TX9, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the A450 (14MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is fairly similar but the A450 (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The A450 was unveiled 6 months before the TX9 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A450 grades versus the TX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Sony TX9

 A450 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony A450

 TX9 A450 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A450 and Sony TX9

 A450 TX9 
RevealedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar age
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony A450 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A450 comes with exterior dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has dimensions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A450 versus the TX9.

Sony A450 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A450 and TX9 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Sony A450 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A450 and TX9.

All in all, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A450 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony A450 will offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Sony A450 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Sony A450 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A450 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A450
Portrait photography with Sony TX9
72
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A450 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A450
Sports photography with Sony TX9
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (1,050 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A450
Travel photography with Sony TX9
60
better than average battery life (1,050 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
60
comes with touch focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (149g)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A450 Landscape photography details
Sony TX9 Landscape photography details
66
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (1,050 per charge)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
missing Time Lapse recording
41
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A450
Vlogging with Sony TX9
9
can't shoot video
32
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Sony A450 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A450 and Sony TX9
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Category Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-05 2010-07-08
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Clear Photo Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 560g (1.23 lb) 149g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 769 not tested
Other
Battery life 1050 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FM500H NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,241 $799