Sony a5000 vs Sony TX9
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![Sony Alpha a5000 front Sony Alpha a5000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Sony-Alpha-a5000.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX9.jpg)
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Sony a5000 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Announced January 2014
- Superseded the Sony NEX-3N
- Later Model is Sony a5100
(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 a5000 vs Sony TX9 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Sony a5000 vs Sony TX9, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the a5000 (20MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the a5000 (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.
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The a5000 was brought out 3 years after the TX9 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the a5000 scores against the TX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Sony a5000 vs Sony TX9 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a5000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony a5000 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Sony TX9
a5000 | TX9 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 43 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony a5000
TX9 | a5000 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony a5000 and Sony TX9
a5000 | TX9 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Sony a5000 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony a5000 provides external dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Sony a5000 vs Sony TX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the a5000 vs the TX9.
![Sony a5000 vs Sony TX9 size comparison Sony a5000 vs Sony TX9 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-a5000-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX9-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the a5000 and TX9 is 89 and 95 respectively.
![Sony a5000 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison Sony a5000 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-a5000-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX9-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony a5000 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the a5000 and TX9.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The a5000 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony a5000 will offer you extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer a5000 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Sony a5000 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison Sony a5000 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Alpha-a5000-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX9-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony a5000 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony a5000 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony a5000 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-a5000-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX9-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sony a5000 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Sony Alpha a5000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha a5000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.2 x 15.4mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 357.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5456 x 3632 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 16000 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
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 | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269g (0.59 lbs) | 149g (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 79 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1089 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $448 | $799 |