Sony A900 vs Sony TX9

Below is a in depth analysis of the Sony A900 and Sony TX9, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the A900 (25MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the A900 (Full frame) and TX9 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The A900 was unveiled 20 months prior to the TX9 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A900 matches up against the TX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A900 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A900 features exterior measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Sony A900 and Sony TX9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A900 compared to the TX9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and TX9 is 54 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and TX9.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A900 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A900 will deliver more detail having an extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older A900 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.