Sony HX9V vs Sony TX30

Following is a complete comparison of the Sony HX9V versus Sony TX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX9V was brought out 24 months earlier than the TX30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the HX9V matches up vs the TX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX9V Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony HX9V offers outside 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 TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX9V versus Sony TX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the HX9V versus the TX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HX9V and TX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX9V and TX30.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony TX30 to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged HX9V will be behind in sensor innovation.