Sony A6500 vs Sony TX9

Here is a in depth assessment of the Sony A6500 versus Sony TX9, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the A6500 (24MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the A6500 (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The A6500 was brought out 6 years later than the TX9 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A6500 grades against the TX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a6500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A6500 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A6500 has got outside measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A6500 vs the TX9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A6500 and TX9 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A6500 and TX9.

All in all, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A6500 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony A6500 will offer you greater detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern A6500 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.