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Sony A6300 vs Sony TX9

Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73
Sony Alpha a6300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Sony A6300 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Older Model is Sony A6000
  • Renewed by Sony A6500
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 A6300 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Sony A6300 versus Sony TX9, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the A6300 (24MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the A6300 (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The A6300 was introduced 5 years later than the TX9 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A6300 grades against the TX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Sony TX9

 A6300 TX9 
ReleasedFebruary 2016July 2010Fresher by 68 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony A6300

 TX9 A6300 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A6300 and Sony TX9

 A6300 TX9 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display resolution922k922kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony A6300 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Sony A6300 comes with outside measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the A6300 versus the TX9.

Sony A6300 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A6300 and TX9 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Sony A6300 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6300 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A6300 and TX9.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A6300 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A6300 will result in extra detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger A6300 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Sony A6300 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Sony A6300 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6300 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A6300 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Street photography camera
79
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6300 Sports photography factors
Sony TX9 Sports photography factors
75
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Travel photography camera
76
environment proof
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
60
has focus via touch
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (149g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6300 Landscape photography information
Sony TX9 Landscape photography information
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6300 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX9 Vlogging highlights
35
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (149g)
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Sony A6300 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6300 and Sony TX9
 Sony Alpha a6300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2016-02-03 2010-07-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ X Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.80 m
Flash settings Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 404 grams (0.89 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1437 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $889 $799