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Sony HX9V vs Sony TX20

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Sony HX9V vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 TX20
(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
  • Announced February 2012
Photography Glossary

Sony HX9V vs Sony TX20 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Sony HX9V and Sony TX20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX9V was launched 7 months earlier than the TX20 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the HX9V matches up vs the TX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony TX20

 HX9V TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony HX9V

 TX20 HX9V 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2011More modern by 7 months
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony HX9V and Sony TX20

 HX9V TX20 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony HX9V vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX9V comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX9V and Sony TX20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the HX9V against the TX20.

Sony HX9V vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HX9V and TX20 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX9V vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX9V vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX9V and TX20.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos though you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged HX9V is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony HX9V vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Sony HX9V vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX9V vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX9V Portrait photography advice
Sony TX20 Portrait photography advice
39
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX9V Street photography information
Sony TX20 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX9V Sports photography factors
Sony TX20 Sports photography factors
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery pack (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX9V as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (245 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
72
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
environment proofing
comes with focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX9V Landscape photography info
Sony TX20 Landscape photography info
49
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
good battery pack (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX9V
Vlogging with Sony TX20
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
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Sony HX9V vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX9V and Sony TX20
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9VSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical 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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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 Single Single
Retail pricing $328 $330