Sony TX9 vs Sony A77

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.

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.

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.

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

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.