Sony TX9 vs Sony A35

Here is a complete comparison of the Sony TX9 versus Sony A35, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are produced by Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the TX9 (12MP) and A35 (16MP) and the TX9 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The TX9 was introduced 14 months before the A35 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TX9 scores versus the A35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 & Sony SLT-A35. The whole galleries are available at Sony TX9 Gallery & Sony A35 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony TX9 features physical measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TX9 versus the A35.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX9 and A35 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TX9 and A35.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TX9 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A35 will result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older TX9 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.