Sony HX10V vs Sony TX9

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.