Sony TX9 vs Sony ZV-1

Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony TX9 and Sony ZV-1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the TX9 (12MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the TX9 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") possess totally different sensor size.

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The TX9 was revealed 11 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TX9 matches up versus the ZV-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 and Sony ZV-1. The full galleries are provided at Sony TX9 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony TX9 has physical dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Compare the Sony TX9 and Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TX9 vs the ZV-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX9 and ZV-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TX9 and ZV-1.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TX9 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony ZV-1 will result in extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older TX9 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.