Sony RX100 VI vs Sony TX9
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Introduced June 2018
- Previous Model is Sony RX100 V
- Replacement is Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Released July 2010
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony TX9 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sony RX100 VI and Sony TX9, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the RX100 VI (20MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the RX100 VI (1") and TX9 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe RX100 VI was released 8 years after the TX9 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the RX100 VI matches up versus the TX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony TX9 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The complete galleries are available at Sony RX100 VI Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony TX9
RX100 VI | TX9 | |||
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Released | June 2018 | July 2010 | More modern by 97 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 922k | Clearer display (+307k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony RX100 VI
TX9 | RX100 VI | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Sony RX100 VI and Sony TX9
RX100 VI | TX9 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 VI enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Sony RX100 VI and Sony TX9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the RX100 VI versus the TX9.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 VI and TX9 is 88 and 95 respectively.
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 VI and TX9.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX100 VI because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher RX100 VI should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Sony RX100 VI vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2018-06-05 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 315 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-200mm (8.3x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 8cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 1,229k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 24.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.80 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 301 gr (0.66 lbs) | 149 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") | 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 | 240 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $1,198 | $799 |