Sony TX30 vs Sony TX9

In this article, we will be looking at the Sony TX30 and Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both created by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the TX30 (18MP) and TX9 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TX30 was unveiled 3 years after the TX9 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TX30 matches up against the TX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The full galleries are viewable at Sony TX30 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony TX30 offers exterior measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TX30 and the TX9.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TX30 and TX9 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX30 and TX9.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony TX30 to provide extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern TX30 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.