Sony TX9 vs Sony A58
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Sony TX9 vs Sony A58 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" 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
- Launched July 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
- Announced November 2013
- Older Model is Sony A57
Sony TX9 vs Sony A58 Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony TX9 vs Sony A58 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony A58
TX9 | A58 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony TX9
A58 | TX9 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | July 2010 | Fresher by 41 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Sony TX9 and Sony A58
TX9 | A58 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Sony TX9 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony TX9 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony TX9 vs Sony A58 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | Sony SLT-A58 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | Sony SLT-A58 |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2010-07-08 | 2013-11-27 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5456 x 3632 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.65x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 2s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.80 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 149g (0.33 pounds) | 492g (1.08 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 753 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 690 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BN1 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $799 | $645 |