Sony TX9 vs Sony A58

Here is a comprehensive review of the Sony TX9 vs Sony A58, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TX9 (12MP) and A58 (20MP) and the TX9 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The TX9 was revealed 4 years prior to the A58 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TX9 grades vs the A58 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 & Sony SLT-A58. The full galleries are provided at Sony TX9 Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Sony TX9 has external dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony A58 has specifications of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Look at the Sony TX9 vs Sony A58 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TX9 and the A58.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX9 and A58 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TX9 and A58.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TX9 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A58 will offer more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older TX9 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.