Sony RX100 VII vs Sony TX9

Here is a complete review of the Sony RX100 VII and Sony TX9, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the RX100 VII (20MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the RX100 VII (1") and TX9 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The RX100 VII was unveiled 9 years later than the TX9 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the RX100 VII matches up versus the TX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The full galleries are available at Sony RX100 VII Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 VII has got physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Sony RX100 VII and Sony TX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the RX100 VII against the TX9.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VII and TX9 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 VII and TX9.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The RX100 VII having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 VII will show more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent RX100 VII should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.