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Sony TF1 vs Sony TX9

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched June 2013
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
  • Announced July 2010
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Sony TF1 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Sony TF1 versus Sony TX9, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the TF1 (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TF1 was launched 2 years later than the TX9 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TF1 matches up against the TX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Sony TX9

 TF1 TX9 
AnnouncedJune 2013July 2010Fresher by 36 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony TF1

 TX9 TF1 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Sony TF1 and Sony TX9

 TF1 TX9 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony TF1 features outer dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Sony TF1 versus Sony TX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TF1 against the TX9.

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TF1 and TX9 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TF1 and TX9.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony TF1 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger TF1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TF1 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TF1 Portrait photography details
Sony TX9 Portrait photography details
35
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TF1 Street photography factors
Sony TX9 Street photography factors
69
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
lighter than average (152g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TF1
Sports photography with Sony TX9
42
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TF1 Travel photography details
Sony TX9 Travel photography details
69
lighter than average (152 grams)
environment sealing
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery life (240 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.6)
60
supports focus by touch
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TF1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX9 Landscape photography highlights
40
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery life (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TF1 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX9 Vlogging highlights
33
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than average (152 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
32
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Sony TF1 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TF1 and Sony TX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2013-06-21 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.7 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 pounds) 149g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" 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 life 240 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
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