Sony HX9V vs Sony TX7

Let's look more closely at the Sony HX9V vs Sony TX7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the HX9V (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the HX9V (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The HX9V was manufactured 19 months later than the TX7 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the HX9V grades versus the TX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX9V Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony HX9V enjoys outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX9V vs Sony TX7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the HX9V and the TX7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX9V and TX7 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HX9V and TX7.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HX9V because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX9V will resolve greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher HX9V will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.