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Sony TX5 vs Sony TX9

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Sony TX5 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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 TX5 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Sony TX5 vs Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both offered by Sony. The image resolution of the TX5 (10MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the TX5 (1/2.4") and TX9 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The TX5 was unveiled 4 months prior to the TX9 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TX5 matches up vs the TX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony TX9

 TX5 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony TX5

 TX9 TX5 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Sony TX5 and Sony TX9

 TX5 TX9 
IntroducedFebruary 2010July 2010Same age
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony TX5 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX5 features physical dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TX5 and the TX9.

Sony TX5 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX5 and TX9 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony TX5 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX5 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TX5 and TX9.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TX5 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony TX9 will show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Sony TX5 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Sony TX5 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX5 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX5 Portrait photography info
Sony TX9 Portrait photography info
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX5 Street photography highlights
Sony TX9 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (148 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX5 Sports photography details
Sony TX9 Sports photography details
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX5 Travel photography info
Sony TX9 Travel photography info
62
environment proof
boasts touch focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (148 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
has focus by touch
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (149 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX9 Landscape photography highlights
43
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX5 Vlogging advice
Sony TX9 Vlogging advice
30
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (148 grams)
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
more heavy than others (149g)
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Sony TX5 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX5 and Sony TX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-18 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.90 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 148 grams (0.33 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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