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Sony QX10 vs Sony TX9

Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Sony QX10 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released September 2013
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
  • Announced July 2010
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Sony QX10 vs Sony TX9 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony TX9

 QX10 TX9 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013July 2010More modern by 39 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony QX10

 TX9 QX10 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3.5""Bigger screen (+3.5")
Screen resolution922k0kClearer screen (+922k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX10 and Sony TX9

 QX10 TX9 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony QX10 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony QX10 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

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

Sony QX10 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony QX10 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX10 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Portrait photography camera
37
MP count good (18MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony QX10 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Street photography camera
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competitors (105g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX10 Sports photography information
Sony TX9 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony QX10
Travel photography with Sony TX9
69
lighter than competitors (105g)
includes focus via touch
MP count good (18MP)
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
features focus by touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (149g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX10 Landscape photography information
Sony TX9 Landscape photography information
39
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small ( inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
41
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX9 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (105 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1440 x 1080 resolution)
lack of microphone support
32
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average (149 grams)
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Sony QX10 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX10 and Sony TX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Class Lens-style Ultracompact
Released 2013-09-04 2010-07-08
Physical type Lens-style Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing - 3.5 inches
Display resolution 0 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Depends on connected smartphone -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.80 m
Flash settings None Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1440x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 105 grams (0.23 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN, NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $250 $799