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Sony TX9 vs Sony A77

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71

Sony TX9 vs Sony A77 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed July 2010
Sony A77
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 16000 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed October 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony A700
  • Replacement is Sony A77 II
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Sony TX9 vs Sony A77 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Sony TX9 vs Sony A77, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TX9 (12MP) and A77 (24MP) and the TX9 (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The TX9 was introduced 15 months prior to the A77 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TX9 matches up against the A77 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony A77

 TX9 A77 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Sony TX9

 A77 TX9 
RevealedOctober 2011July 2010Newer by 15 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony TX9 and Sony A77

 TX9 A77 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Sony TX9 vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX9 comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony A77 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the TX9 and the A77.

Sony TX9 vs Sony A77 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX9 and A77 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Sony TX9 vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX9 vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TX9 and A77.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TX9 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A77 will result in greater detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged TX9 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony TX9 vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Sony TX9 vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX9 vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX9
Portrait photography with Sony A77
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX9 Street photography factors
Sony A77 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (149g)
74
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX9 Sports photography info
Sony A77 Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (470 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX9 Travel photography info
Sony A77 Travel photography info
60
supports focus via touch
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (149 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
environment proofing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (470 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX9 Landscape photography features
Sony A77 Landscape photography features
41
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
bad battery pack (470 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX9 Vlogging factors
Sony A77 Vlogging factors
32
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (149g)
76
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
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Sony TX9 vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX9 and Sony A77
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9Sony SLT-A77
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 Sony SLT-A77
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-07-08 2011-10-25
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 16000
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 19
Cross focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 2s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lbs) 732 gr (1.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 801
Other
Battery life - 470 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $799 $900