Sony HX100V vs Sony TX9

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").

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.