Sony HX9V vs Sony TX1

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Sony HX9V vs Sony TX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the HX9V (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the HX9V (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor size.

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The HX9V was launched 24 months later than the TX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the HX9V scores against the TX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX9V Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Sony HX9V features exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX9V vs Sony TX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the HX9V compared to the TX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX9V and TX1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX9V and TX1.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HX9V featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX9V will give you more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent HX9V provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.