Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX9
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 50 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
- Revealed October 2015
- Older Model is Sony RX1R
(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
- Released July 2010
Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX9 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Sony RX1R II versus Sony TX9, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the RX1R II (42MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the RX1R II (Full frame) and TX9 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe RX1R II was announced 5 years after the TX9 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the RX1R II scores vs the TX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX9 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are provided at Sony RX1R II Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Sony TX9
RX1R II | TX9 | |||
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Released | October 2015 | July 2010 | Newer by 65 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 922k | Clearer screen (+307k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony RX1R II
TX9 | RX1R II | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony RX1R II and Sony TX9
RX1R II | TX9 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX1R II has physical measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Sony RX1R II versus Sony TX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the RX1R II versus the TX9.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the RX1R II and TX9 is 78 and 95 respectively.
Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX1R II and TX9.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The RX1R II using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony RX1R II will provide greater detail with its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent RX1R II will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX1R II vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2015-10-13 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | BIONZ X | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 42 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 7952 x 5304 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 50 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35mm (1x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | 14cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 1,229k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/4000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 507 gr (1.12 lbs) | 149 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 97 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 3204 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2,5, 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $3,300 | $799 |