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Sony TX7 vs Sony TX9

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Sony TX7 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Sony TX7
(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
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 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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony TX9

 TX7 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony TX7

 TX9 TX7 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony TX7 and Sony TX9

 TX7 TX9 
IntroducedJanuary 2010July 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3.5"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).

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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.

Sony TX7 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TX7 and TX9 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Sony TX7 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony TX7 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Sony TX7 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX7 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TX7 Street photography factors
Sony TX9 Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (149g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX7 Travel photography features
Sony TX9 Travel photography features
59
features touch to focus
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (149 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
features touch focus
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX7 Landscape photography info
Sony TX9 Landscape photography info
36
rather wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX9 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (149 grams)
32
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Sony TX7 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX7 and Sony TX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
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