Sony HX1 vs Sony TX9

Lets take a deeper look at the Sony HX1 versus Sony TX9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and TX9 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The HX1 was launched 14 months prior to the TX9 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the HX1 scores vs the TX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX1 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony HX1 has external measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX1 versus Sony TX9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the HX1 and the TX9.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HX1 and TX9 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HX1 and TX9.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HX1 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony TX9 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The older HX1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.