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Sony TX1 vs Sony TX9

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Sony TX1 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released August 2009
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
  • Introduced July 2010
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Sony TX1 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Sony TX1 versus Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are created by Sony. The image resolution of the TX1 (10MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the TX1 (1/2.4") and TX9 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The TX1 was launched 11 months prior to the TX9 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TX1 matches up versus the TX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony TX9

 TX1 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony TX1

 TX9 TX1 
IntroducedJuly 2010August 2009Newer by 11 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Sony TX1 and Sony TX9

 TX1 TX9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony TX1 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony TX1 provides exterior measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Sony TX1 versus Sony TX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TX1 against the TX9.

Sony TX1 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX1 and TX9 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony TX1 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX1 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TX1 and TX9.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TX1 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony TX9 will show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TX1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony TX1 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Sony TX1 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX1 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX1 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX9 Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TX1 Street photography advice
Sony TX9 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX1 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX9 Sports photography highlights
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX1 Travel photography details
Sony TX9 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
offers touch focus
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (149g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Landscape photography camera
31
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
41
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX9 as a Vlogging camera
28
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
32
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no mic jack
heavier than average (149g)
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Sony TX1 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX1 and Sony TX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-08-06 2010-07-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format - AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lbs) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $350 $799