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Sony TX7 vs Sony TX9

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

		

		

			
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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).
Check the Sony TX7 and Sony TX9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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