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Sony RX1R vs Sony TX9

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Sony RX1R vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Replacement is Sony RX1R II
Sony TX9
(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
  • Launched July 2010
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Sony RX1R vs Sony TX9 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Sony RX1R vs Sony TX9, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the RX1R (24MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the RX1R (Full frame) and TX9 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The RX1R was announced 3 years after the TX9 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the RX1R scores vs the TX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony TX9

 RX1R TX9 
LaunchedJune 2013July 2010Newer by 37 months
Display resolution1229k922kSharper display (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony RX1R

 TX9 RX1R 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony RX1R and Sony TX9

 RX1R TX9 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony RX1R vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Sony RX1R offers exterior dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the RX1R compared to the TX9.

Sony RX1R vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the RX1R and TX9 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Sony RX1R vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1R vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX1R and TX9.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The RX1R with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony RX1R will produce more detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent RX1R is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sony RX1R vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1R vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1R vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1R Portrait photography features
Sony TX9 Portrait photography features
82
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1R Street photography details
Sony TX9 Street photography details
66
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (482g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1R as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Sports photography camera
53
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1R Travel photography factors
Sony TX9 Travel photography factors
62
good resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (270 per charge)
heavier than average in class (482 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
provides focus by touch
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1R Landscape photography factors
Sony TX9 Landscape photography factors
66
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1R Vlogging details
Sony TX9 Vlogging details
34
fast max aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (482g)
32
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Sony RX1R vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1R and Sony TX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1RSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-06-26 2010-07-08
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,229k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Xtra FineTFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 482 gr (1.06 lbs) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 65 x 70mm (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 91 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2537 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $2,798 $799