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Sony a5000 vs Sony TX9

Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62
Sony Alpha a5000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Sony a5000 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Sony a5000
(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  • Superseded the Sony NEX-3N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
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
  • 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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Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Sony TX9

 a5000 TX9 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2010More modern by 43 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony a5000

 TX9 a5000 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k461kClearer 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony a5000 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony a5000 Portrait photography features
Sony TX9 Portrait photography features
70
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony a5000 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Street photography camera
78
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony a5000 Sports photography details
Sony TX9 Sports photography details
59
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (420 shots)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony a5000 Travel photography factors
Sony TX9 Travel photography factors
78
better than average battery pack (420 shots)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
60
comes with touch to focus
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (149g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony a5000 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX9 Landscape photography advice
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
no image stabilization
41
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony a5000 Vlogging advice
Sony TX9 Vlogging advice
32
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
32
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than others (149 grams)
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Sony a5000 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony a5000 and Sony TX9
 Sony Alpha a5000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
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