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Sony S950 vs Sony TX9

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Sony S950 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2009
Sony TX9
(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
  • Introduced July 2010
Photography Glossary

Sony S950 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Sony S950 versus Sony TX9, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the S950 (10MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S950 was introduced 16 months before the TX9 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony S950 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S950 matches up against the TX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sony TX9

 S950 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony S950

 TX9 S950 
IntroducedJuly 2010February 2009Fresher by 16 months
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony S950 and Sony TX9

 S950 TX9 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony S950 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Sony S950 comes with outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Sony S950 versus Sony TX9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S950 vs the TX9.

Sony S950 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S950 and TX9 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sony S950 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony S950 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S950 and TX9.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony TX9 to render more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older S950 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony S950 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Sony S950 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony S950 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony S950 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony S950 Street photography info
Sony TX9 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony S950 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony S950 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX9 Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
offers focus by touch
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (149g)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony S950 Landscape photography information
Sony TX9 Landscape photography information
31
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony S950 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX9 Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
32
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Sony S950 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony S950 and Sony TX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-17 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.2 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 149g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $799