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Sony A6000 vs Sony TX9

Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
78
Overall
70
Sony Alpha a6000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Sony A6000 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-6
  • New Model is Sony A6300
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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 A6000 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Sony A6000 and Sony TX9, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the A6000 (24MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the A6000 (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The A6000 was introduced 3 years later than the TX9 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A6000 matches up against the TX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Sony TX9

 A6000 TX9 
RevealedApril 2014July 2010Fresher by 47 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony A6000

 TX9 A6000 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A6000 and Sony TX9

 A6000 TX9 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen resolution922k922kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony A6000 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A6000 offers outer measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 344 grams (0.76 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).

Check out the Sony A6000 and Sony TX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A6000 and the TX9.

Sony A6000 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A6000 and TX9 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Sony A6000 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6000 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A6000 and TX9.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A6000 using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony A6000 will offer extra detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher A6000 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A6000 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Sony A6000 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6000 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6000 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX9 Portrait photography factors
79
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A6000 Street photography features
Sony TX9 Street photography features
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (344 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6000 Sports photography features
Sony TX9 Sports photography features
73
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A6000
Travel photography with Sony TX9
77
lighter than competition (344g)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
60
has focus via touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A6000
Landscape photography with Sony TX9
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
41
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6000 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX9 Vlogging highlights
33
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (344g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic socket
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sony A6000 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6000 and Sony TX9
 Sony Alpha a6000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-04-23 2010-07-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 179 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.80 m
Flash settings Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 344 grams (0.76 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 1347 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $548 $799