Sony HX50V vs Sony TX9

In this article, we are evaluating the Sony HX50V and Sony TX9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the HX50V (20MP) and TX9 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX50V was launched 2 years after the TX9 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the HX50V matches up against the TX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX50V Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Sony HX50V comes with physical measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the HX50V against the TX9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX50V and TX9 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HX50V and TX9.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX50V to show more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern HX50V is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.