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Sony HX9V vs Sony TX100V

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Sony HX9V vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Sony HX9V
(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
  • Revealed July 2011
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sony HX9V vs Sony TX100V Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Sony HX9V vs Sony TX100V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. The resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX9V was revealed 7 months later than the TX100V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the HX9V matches up versus the TX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony TX100V

 HX9V TX100V 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2011More recent by 7 months
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony HX9V

 TX100V HX9V 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k921kClearer display (+308k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX9V and Sony TX100V

 HX9V TX100V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony HX9V vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony HX9V has physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the HX9V against the TX100V.

Sony HX9V vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HX9V and TX100V is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sony HX9V vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Sony HX9V vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HX9V and TX100V.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern HX9V should have an edge in sensor technology.

Sony HX9V vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Sony HX9V vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX9V vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX9V Portrait photography details
Sony TX100V Portrait photography details
39
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX9V Street photography highlights
Sony TX100V Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX9V Sports photography details
Sony TX100V Sports photography details
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX9V Travel photography information
Sony TX100V Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (245 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX9V Landscape photography details
Sony TX100V Landscape photography details
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX9V Vlogging details
Sony TX100V Vlogging details
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
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Sony HX9V vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX9V and Sony TX100V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9VSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 lb) 147g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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
Card slots 1 1
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