Sony HX10V vs Sony TX9
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Sony HX10V vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Newer Model is Sony HX20V
(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 HX10V vs Sony TX9 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Sony HX10V and Sony TX9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the HX10V (18MP) and TX9 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The HX10V was manufactured 20 months after the TX9 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the HX10V grades versus the TX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sony HX10V vs Sony TX9 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The entire galleries are provided at Sony HX10V Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony TX9
HX10V | TX9 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony HX10V
TX9 | HX10V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX10V and Sony TX9
HX10V | TX9 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 922k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Sony HX10V vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony HX10V has external dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Sony HX10V and Sony TX9 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the HX10V versus the TX9.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HX10V and TX9 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sony HX10V vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HX10V and TX9.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX10V to offer extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher HX10V provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony HX10V vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony HX10V vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2012-02-28 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-400mm (16.7x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 234g (0.52 lb) | 149g (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 life | 320 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BG1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $616 | $799 |