Sony DSC-TX9 vs Sony A5000 Specifications

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.2 megapixels
25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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APS-C 357.3mm²
20.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

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Detailed specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Sony Alpha ILCE-A5000

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website Sony Alpha ILCE-A5000 webpage
Predecessor:		Sony NEX-3N NEX-3N vs A5000
Successor:
General
Model Number:	DSC-TX9	A5000
Alternate Model Number(s):		ILCE-5000
Camera Format:	Ultra Compact	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$399.00	$599.99
Street Price:	$225.35	$298.00
Date Available:	2010-08-15	2014-03-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	5.3 oz (149 g) includes batteries	13.7 oz (388 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	3.9 x 2.3 x 0.7 in. (98 x 60 x 18 mm)	4.3 x 2.5 x 1.4 in. (110 x 63 x 36 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony Exmor R	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	12.2	20.1
Sensor Format:	1/2.3 inch	APS-C
Sensor size:	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)	357.28mm² (23.20mm x 15.40mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.54 microns	4.25 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 16:9	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:		Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:		79
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):		23.8
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):		13.0
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):		1,089
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)	5456 x 3632 (19.8 MP, 3:2), 5456 x 3064 (16.7 MP, 16:9), 3872 x 2576 (10.0 MP, 3:2), 3872 x 2176 (8.4 MP, 16:9), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1536 (4.2 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG (Exif v2.21)	JPEG, RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	10.0	3.3
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60i) 1440x1080 (60i) 1440x1080 (30) 1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30)	1920x1080 (60i or 24p (24/17Mbps)) 1440x1080 (30p/12Mbps) 640x480 (30p/3Mbps)
Movie File Format:	AVCHD/MPEG-4	AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:		n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI, Component	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	Sony E
Lens:	Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 12 elements in 10 groups, 6 aspheric, 1 prism	Sony SELP1650 PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspheric surfaces
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	25 - 100mm	24 - 75mm
Focal Length (actual):	4.4 - 17.7mm	16 - 50mm
Zoom Ratio:	4.00x	3.13x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - f/6.3 (wide) / f/4.6 - ?? (tele)	f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/5.6 - f/36 (T); 7-blade circular aperture
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a	40.5mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 2x	Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	9-points / center / spot / flexible spot (touch)	Contrast-detect AF: Multi Point (25 points)/ Center-weighted/ Flexible Spot (S/M/L)/ Zone
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	No	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.5	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,600 dots	460,800 dots (153,600 px)
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:		15.1x
Top Deck Display:		No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):		16000
Minimum ISO (native):		100
ISO Settings:	Auto (125-3200), Program Auto (125-800), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200	Auto (100-16000), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, Underwater 1/2, One Push, One Push Set	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500-9900K with 15-step Magenta/Green compensation)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/1600 - 2 sec	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot	1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No	Yes
Shutter Priority:	No	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	No	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Intelligent Auto, Superior Auto, Easy Shooting, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Gourmet, Pet, Soft Skin, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR, Background Defocus, Intelligent/3D/UW Sweep Panorama, Sweep Multi-Angle	Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur; Sweep Panorama; Picture Effects: Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R, G, B, Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration; HDR; DRO
Self Timer:	2,10, Portrait1/2 seconds	2 or 10; 3 shots after 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off	Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. Red-eye reduction: On/Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	4.0 m / 13.1 ft.
Flash Range Description:	ISO Auto: Approx. 0.08 - 3.8m(W) / Approx. 0.5 - 3.1m(T), ISO3200: up to Approx. 8.0m(W) / Approx. 6.3m(T)	Lens dependent; GN = 6m (ISO 200) / 4m (ISO100)
Max Flash Sync:		1/160
Flash Exposure Compensation:		+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	n/a	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC	MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:		UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	No	Yes
Uncompressed Format:		RAW (12-bit ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	AVCHD/MPEG-4	AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo
Included Memory:	32.0 MB	No memory included
Included Memory Type:	Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	No	Yes
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	No	Yes
Remote Control Type:		Via Wi-Fi or optional wired RM-VPR1
Connections (extended):	Multi-connector (AV(SD/HD Component),USB. DCIN), HDMI (Type C)	Multi Terminal/Micro USB (with remote support)

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):		0.78
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):		0.81
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):		Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):		1.04
Camera penalizes early shutter press?		No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	10.0	3.3
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	10	15
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):		2.5
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):		9
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):		2.5
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):		6
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):		0.30 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):		0.129 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):		0.40 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):		0.022 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):		Full AF lag, wide-area mode = 0.291s
Startup Time:		2.0 seconds
Play -> Record Time:		1.0 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:		2.4 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	230 shots	420 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NP-BN1	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	InfoLithium rechargeable	NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-BN1 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:		No
Internal Charging Supported:		Yes
Software
Included Software:	Picture Motion Browser Vers 5.3 , PMP Portable 5.2/1.2, Music Transfer	PlayMemories Home, Image Data Converter 4/Remote Camera Control
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OSX v(10.4-10.6)	Windows XP/Vista/7/8; Mac OS X 10.6 or later. (PlayMemories Home is Windows only.)
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Optical SteadyShot, Touchscreen LCD, iAuto, sAuto, iSweep Panorama, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR, Background Defocus, 3D Sweep Panorama, Sweep Multi Angle. Available in Dark Grey and Red.	BIONZ X processor, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC. Available in silver, black or white.