Sony a5100 vs Sony TX9

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sony a5100 versus Sony TX9, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the a5100 (24MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the a5100 (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The a5100 was unveiled 4 years after the TX9 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the a5100 grades against the TX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a5100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The full galleries are viewable at Sony a5100 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Sony a5100 enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony a5100 versus Sony TX9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the a5100 versus the TX9.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the a5100 and TX9 is 89 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the a5100 and TX9.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The a5100 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony a5100 will show more detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern a5100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.