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Sony TX9 vs Sony A77 II

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73

Sony TX9 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs

Sony TX9
(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
  • Announced July 2010
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Replaced the Sony A77
Photography Glossary

Sony TX9 vs Sony A77 II Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Sony TX9 and Sony A77 II, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are created by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the TX9 (12MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the TX9 (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The TX9 was announced 4 years prior to the A77 II and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the TX9 matches up versus the A77 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony A77 II

 TX9 A77 II 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Sony TX9

 A77 II TX9 
IntroducedMay 2014July 2010More recent by 47 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k922kClearer display (+307k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony TX9 and Sony A77 II

 TX9 A77 II 
Manually focus More precise focus

Sony TX9 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony TX9 features physical measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony TX9 and Sony A77 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TX9 and the A77 II.

Sony TX9 vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TX9 and A77 II is 95 and 62 respectively.

Sony TX9 vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Sony TX9 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TX9 and A77 II.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TX9 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A77 II will provide more detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older TX9 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony TX9 vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Sony TX9 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX9 Portrait photography advice
Sony A77 II Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
79
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX9 Street photography information
Sony A77 II Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others (149g)
76
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX9 Sports photography info
Sony A77 II Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery (480 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TX9
Travel photography with Sony A77 II
60
provides focus by touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (149g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
environment proof
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery (480 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX9 Landscape photography advice
Sony A77 II Landscape photography advice
41
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
low battery (480 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX9 Vlogging information
Sony A77 II Vlogging information
32
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others (149 grams)
78
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic port
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Sony TX9 vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX9 and Sony A77 II
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9Sony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 Sony SLT-A77 II
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2010-07-08 2014-05-21
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 125 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-4.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.80 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 seconds
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 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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) 647g (1.43 pounds)
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 All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1013
Other
Battery life - 480 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
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