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Sony H50 vs Sony TX9

Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Sony H50 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Released January 2009
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
  • Announced July 2010
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Sony H50 vs Sony TX9 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Sony H50 versus Sony TX9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and TX9 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The H50 was introduced 17 months earlier than the TX9 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony H50 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the H50 grades vs the TX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony TX9

 H50 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony H50

 TX9 H50 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2009Newer by 17 months
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony TX9

 H50 TX9 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony H50 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Sony H50 provides external measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has specifications 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 H50 versus Sony TX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the H50 compared to the TX9.

Sony H50 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H50 and TX9 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Sony H50 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the H50 and TX9.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TX9 to result in more detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged H50 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony H50 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Sony H50 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H50 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H50 Portrait photography information
Sony TX9 Portrait photography information
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H50 Street photography details
Sony TX9 Street photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (547 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony H50 Sports photography features
Sony TX9 Sports photography features
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H50 Travel photography advice
Sony TX9 Travel photography advice
44
flash built-in
long reach (465mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (547g)
low MP (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
60
includes touch to focus
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (149g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H50 Landscape photography information
Sony TX9 Landscape photography information
34
focusing manually
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
low MP (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H50 Vlogging advice
Sony TX9 Vlogging advice
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (547g)
32
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sony H50 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H50 and Sony TX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-15 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-465mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-4.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.10 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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 fps, 320 x 240, 8 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 format - AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 547 grams (1.21 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-BG1 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
Launch pricing $80 $799