Sony HX100V vs Sony TX9
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Sony HX100V vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Released October 2011
- Replacement is Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- 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

Sony HX100V vs Sony TX9 Overview
The following is a complete review of the Sony HX100V versus Sony TX9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the HX100V (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The HX100V was introduced 16 months after the TX9 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the HX100V scores vs the TX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sony HX100V vs Sony TX9 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX100V Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony TX9
HX100V | TX9 | |||
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Released | October 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 16 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony HX100V
TX9 | HX100V | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX100V and Sony TX9
HX100V | TX9 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Sony HX100V vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX100V features physical measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Sony HX100V versus Sony TX9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the HX100V compared to the TX9.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HX100V and TX9 is 66 and 95 respectively.

Sony HX100V vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HX100V and TX9.
All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony HX100V to deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger HX100V should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sony HX100V vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony HX100V vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-10-21 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | BIONZ | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-810mm (30.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.70 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 577 grams (1.27 pounds) | 149 grams (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-FH50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $429 | $799 |