Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 was introduced in July 2010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 was introduced in January 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 Highlights

      • 12.2 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 125 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.50" 922k dot Fixed Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 Highlights

      • 10.2 MP 1/2.4-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 125 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.50" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
      4. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7

      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.2 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7

      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 1/2.4-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.2 Megapixel vs 10.2 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 3456 x 2592
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 922k dot vs 921k dot
      Speaker Mono vs

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      Sony TX5
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      1/2.4-inch

      10.2 MP

      Sony TX1
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      1/2.4-inch

      10.2 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sigma SD1 Merrill
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon SX540 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.3 MP

      Sony a7 III
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7

      Sony TX7
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
      Internal Storage 32 MB vs 45 MB

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      Sony TX5
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      1/2.4-inch

      10.2 MP

      Sony TX1
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      1/2.4-inch

      10.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon SX410 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Fujifilm X-S20
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      APS-C

      26.1 MP

      Nikon D1H
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      APS-C

      2.7 MP

      Olympus SZ-30MR
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      OM System OM-5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.4 MP

      Nikon D2Hs
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      APS-C

      4.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Touch-to-Focus
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Touch Screen
        Large Screen3.50"3.50"
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output
        Light149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)
        Internal Storage32 MB45 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.4-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12.2 Megapixel10.2 Megapixel
        High Native ISO125125
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points99
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1600 sec1/1600 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 have 3.50" Fixed screens with 922k dot and 921k dot resolutions respectively. Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

      Sensor

      BSI-CMOS Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 features a 12.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 3,200. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 features a 10.2 megapixel 1/2.4-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.104 x 4.578 mm and a total area of 21 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 3,200.

      The cameras have BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

      Photography Features

      Cameras are equipped with Bionz processor.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Both cameras have HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 come with NP-BN1 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 has a single Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo/optional SD card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9, and up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.80 m...

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 bodies have the same dimensions of 98 x 60 x 18 mm (3.86 x 2.36 x 0.71") and they both weigh 149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz).

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      53
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7

      GOOD
      71
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7

      GOOD
      71
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7

      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 and give them scores of 64 and 63 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7

      OVERALL
      64
      OVERALL
      63

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.2 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7

      GOOD
      75
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      73
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7

      GOOD
      75
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      75
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7

      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


      For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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