Sony QX30 vs Sony TX9

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony QX30 vs Sony TX9, one is a Lens-style and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the QX30 (20MP) and TX9 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The QX30 was announced 4 years after the TX9 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the QX30 scores against the TX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are provided at Sony QX30 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony QX30 features physical dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has specifications 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 QX30 vs Sony TX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the QX30 vs the TX9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the QX30 and TX9 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX30 and TX9.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony QX30 to offer greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer QX30 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.