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Sony TX100V vs Sony TX9

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Sony TX100V vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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 TX100V vs Sony TX9 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Sony TX100V vs Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both produced by Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the TX100V (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TX100V was manufactured 7 months after the TX9 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TX100V matches up against the TX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony TX9

 TX100V TX9 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2010Newer by 7 months
Display resolution1229k922kClearer display (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony TX100V

 TX9 TX100V 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Sony TX100V and Sony TX9

 TX100V TX9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3.5"3.5"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony TX100V vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony TX100V features external measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TX100V against the TX9.

Sony TX100V vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TX100V and TX9 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sony TX100V vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX100V vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX100V and TX9.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX100V to render more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TX100V should have an edge in sensor tech.

Sony TX100V vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Sony TX100V vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX100V vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX100V
Portrait photography with Sony TX9
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX100V Street photography details
Sony TX9 Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (147 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX100V Sports photography info
Sony TX9 Sports photography info
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX100V Travel photography advice
Sony TX9 Travel photography advice
65
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (147 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
boasts touch to focus
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (149g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX100V Landscape photography advice
Sony TX9 Landscape photography advice
43
rather wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
41
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TX100V
Vlogging with Sony TX9
32
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
more heavy than average in class (147 grams)
32
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (149 grams)
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Sony TX100V vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX100V and Sony TX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2010-07-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 1,229k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 gr (0.32 lb) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
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 Single Single
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