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Sony HX9V vs Sony TX9

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Sony HX9V vs Sony TX9 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
  • Announced July 2011
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Sony HX9V vs Sony TX9 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Sony HX9V and Sony TX9, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the HX9V (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX9V was launched 13 months later than the TX9 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the HX9V grades vs the TX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony TX9

 HX9V TX9 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2010Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony HX9V

 TX9 HX9V 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony HX9V and Sony TX9

 HX9V TX9 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sony HX9V vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Sony HX9V provides outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Sony HX9V and Sony TX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the HX9V and the TX9.

Sony HX9V vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HX9V and TX9 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sony HX9V vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX9V vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX9V and TX9.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX9V to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern HX9V provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony HX9V vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Sony HX9V vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX9V vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX9V Portrait photography advice
Sony TX9 Portrait photography advice
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX9V Sports photography factors
Sony TX9 Sports photography factors
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX9V Travel photography advice
Sony TX9 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than average in class (245g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
supports focus by touch
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (149g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX9V Landscape photography details
Sony TX9 Landscape photography details
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
41
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX9 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
32
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Sony HX9V vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX9V and Sony TX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9VSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-07-19 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lbs) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
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/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $328 $799