Sony HX9V vs Sony TX10
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Sony HX9V vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Introduced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Released August 2011
Sony HX9V vs Sony TX10 Overview
Following is a comprehensive review of the Sony HX9V versus Sony TX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe HX9V was announced at a similar time to the TX10 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the HX9V scores vs the TX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony HX9V vs Sony TX10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX9V Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony TX10
HX9V | TX10 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony HX9V
TX10 | HX9V | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX9V and Sony TX10
HX9V | TX10 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | August 2011 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Sony HX9V vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX9V has physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check the Sony HX9V versus Sony TX10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the HX9V and the TX10.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HX9V and TX10 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Sony HX9V vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX9V and TX10.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you should consider the age of the cameras into account.
Sony HX9V vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Sony HX9V vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
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 | 245 gr (0.54 lb) | 133 gr (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | NP-BG1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $328 | $309 |