Sony QX10 vs Sony TX9

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony QX10 versus Sony TX9, one is a Lens-style and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the QX10 (18MP) and TX9 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The QX10 was unveiled 3 years after the TX9 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the QX10 grades vs the TX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The full galleries are provided at Sony QX10 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony QX10 has got external dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony QX10 versus Sony TX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the QX10 compared to the TX9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the QX10 and TX9 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX10 and TX9.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony QX10 to resolve greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern QX10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.