Sony G3 vs Sony TX9
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Sony G3 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
(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
- Introduced July 2010
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Following is a in depth analysis of the Sony G3 vs Sony TX9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the G3 (10MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G3 scores vs the TX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony G3 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony TX9
| G3 | TX9 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony G3
| TX9 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2010 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 18 months |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 921k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony TX9
| G3 | TX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3.5" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Sony G3 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony G3 has outside dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the G3 versus the TX9.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and TX9 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Sony G3 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 and TX9.
To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX9 to render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged G3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony G3 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2010-07-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-10.0 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3.5" | 3.5" |
| Resolution of display | 921k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | 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 | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 185 grams (0.41 lb) | 149 grams (0.33 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $200 | $799 |