Sony HX9V vs Sony TX55
91 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Sony HX9V vs Sony TX55 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
- Launched July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Launched July 2011
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Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sony HX9V and Sony TX55, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe HX9V was launched very close to the TX55 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the HX9V grades versus the TX55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX9V Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony TX55
| HX9V | TX55 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony HX9V
| TX55 | HX9V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3.3" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 921k | Sharper display (+309k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX9V and Sony TX55
| HX9V | TX55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2011 |  | July 2011 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Sony HX9V vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony HX9V comes with external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the HX9V vs the TX55.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX9V and TX55 is 91 and 97 respectively.
Sony HX9V vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HX9V and TX55.
Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you really should consider the age of the cameras into account.
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Sony HX9V vs Sony TX55 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2011-07-24 |
| 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 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 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3.3" |
| Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology | XtraFine OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 245g (0.54 pounds) | 109g (0.24 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
| 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 life | - | 250 shots |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 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 | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $328 | $350 |
