Sony TX9 vs Sony A99

Below is a in depth comparison of the Sony TX9 versus Sony A99, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the TX9 (12MP) and A99 (24MP) and the TX9 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The TX9 was manufactured 3 years prior to the A99 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TX9 grades against the A99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 & Sony SLT-A99. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony TX9 Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX9 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has dimensions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TX9 and the A99.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX9 and A99 is 95 and 57 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TX9 and A99.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TX9 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A99 will offer greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older TX9 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.