Sony TX9 vs Sony A77
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Sony TX9 vs Sony A77 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Sony TX9 vs Sony A77 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 & Sony SLT-A77. The whole galleries are available at Sony TX9 Gallery & Sony A77 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony A77
TX9 | A77 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Crisper display (+1k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Sony TX9
A77 | TX9 | |||
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Revealed | October 2011 | July 2010 | Newer by 15 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony TX9 and Sony A77
TX9 | A77 | |||
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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).
Contrast the Sony TX9 vs Sony A77 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX9 and A77 is 95 and 59 respectively.
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.
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Sony TX9 vs Sony A77 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | Sony SLT-A77 | |
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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 |