Sony TX7 vs Sony TX9
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Sony TX7 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" 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
- Revealed January 2010
(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
Sony TX7 vs Sony TX9 Overview
The following is a comprehensive review of the Sony TX7 and Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras and both are built by Sony. The image resolution of the TX7 (10MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is very comparable but the TX7 (1/2.4") and TX9 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe TX7 was introduced 6 months before the TX9 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TX7 grades against the TX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony TX7 vs Sony TX9 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are provided at Sony TX7 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony TX9
TX7 | TX9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony TX7
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Sony TX7 and Sony TX9
TX7 | TX9 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | July 2010 | Same age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3.5" | 3.5" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Sony TX7 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony TX7 has external 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) while the Sony TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Sony TX7 and Sony TX9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the TX7 against the TX9.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TX7 and TX9 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Sony TX7 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TX7 and TX9.
Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TX7 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony TX9 will provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively.
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Sony TX7 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 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 dimensions | 6.104 x 4.578mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | 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 distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
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 rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.80 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD | AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149 gr (0.33 lb) | 149 gr (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $300 | $799 |