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Sony TX10 vs Sony TX9

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Sony TX10 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released August 2011
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 TX10 vs Sony TX9 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Sony TX10 vs Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the TX10 (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TX10 was announced 14 months after the TX9 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TX10 grades against the TX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony TX9

 TX10 TX9 
AnnouncedAugust 2011July 2010Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony TX10

 TX9 TX10 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony TX10 and Sony TX9

 TX10 TX9 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony TX10 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Sony TX10 enjoys outside measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TX10 versus the TX9.

Sony TX10 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TX10 and TX9 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony TX10 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX10 and TX9.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony TX10 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger TX10 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Sony TX10 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX10 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX10 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX9 Portrait photography factors
30
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX10 Street photography advice
Sony TX9 Street photography advice
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX10 Sports photography features
Sony TX9 Sports photography features
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX10 Travel photography advice
Sony TX9 Travel photography advice
71
weather proof
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
comes with focus by touch
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Landscape photography camera
46
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX10 Vlogging details
Sony TX9 Vlogging details
34
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (149g)
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Sony TX10 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX10 and Sony TX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-08-16 2010-07-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech XtraFine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync 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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
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
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $309 $799