Sony HX90V vs Sony TX9

The following is a complete review of the Sony HX90V vs Sony TX9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the HX90V (18MP) and TX9 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX90V was introduced 4 years after the TX9 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the HX90V grades versus the TX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX90V Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX90V has physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Sony HX90V vs Sony TX9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the HX90V compared to the TX9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX90V and TX9 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX90V and TX9.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX90V to resolve extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher HX90V should have an edge in sensor tech.