- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 12.2 megapixels
- 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Sony DSC-TX9 Review.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.2 megapixels
- 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Sony DSC-TX100V Review.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | DSC-TX9 | DSC-TX100V |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Ultra Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $399.00 | $399.99 |
Street Price: | $225.35 | $282.20 |
Date Available: | 2010-08-15 | 2011-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
5.3 oz
(149 g)
includes batteries |
5.2 oz
(147 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
3.9 x
2.3 x
0.7 in. (98 x 60 x 18 mm) |
3.8 x
2.3 x
0.7 in. (97 x 59 x 18 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Exmor R | Sony Exmor R |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.2 | 16.2 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.54 microns | 1.34 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3, 16:9 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
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) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 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), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 4912 x 1920 (9.4 MP, Other), 3424 x 1920 (6.6 MP, 16:9) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (Exif v2.21) | JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 10.0 | 10.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i)
1440x1080 (60i) 1440x1080 (30) 1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30) |
1920x1080 (60p(PS))
1920x1080 (60i(FX/FH)) 1440x1080 (60i(HQ)) 1440x1080 (30) 1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30) |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD/MPEG-4 | AVCHD/MPEG-4 |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI, Component | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
Lens: | Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 12 elements in 10 groups, 6 aspheric, 1 prism | Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 12 elements in 10 groups, 6 aspheric, 1 prism |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 25 - 100mm | 25 - 100mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 4.4 - 17.7mm | 4.4 - 17.7mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 4.00x | 4.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - f/6.3 (wide) / f/4.6 - ?? (tele) | f/3.5 - 6.3 (wide) / f/4.6 - ? (tele) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
8 cm to Infinity 3.1 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
|
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 2x | 2x Precision, up to 28x Smart Zoom |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 9-points / center / spot / flexible spot (touch) | Contrast Detection: 9-area with face detection / center / flexible spot (touch) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | No | No |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | ||
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
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 | 3.5 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots | 1,229,760 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | ||
Top Deck Display: | ||
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | ||
Minimum ISO (native): | ||
ISO Settings: | Auto (125-3200), Program Auto (125-800), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
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, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/1600 - 2 sec | 1/1600 - 2 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot | Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | No |
Shutter Priority: | No | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | No |
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 | iAuto, Superior Auto, High Sensitivity, Soft snap, Landscape, Twilight Portrait, Twilight, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Pet, Soft Skin, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR |
Self Timer: | 2,10, Portrait1/2 seconds | 2, 10, Portrait1, Portrait2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off; Red-eye Reduction: On/Off/Auto |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
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) | ISO Auto: Approx. 0.08 - 5.1m (W) / Approx. 0.5 - 4.0m (T) |
Max Flash Sync: | ||
Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | No |
Uncompressed Format: | ||
Movie File Format: | AVCHD/MPEG-4 | AVCHD/MPEG-4 |
Included Memory: | 32.0 MB | 0.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
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 |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | No |
Remote Control Type: | ||
Connections (extended): | Multi-connector (AV(SD/HD Component),USB. DCIN), HDMI (Type C) | Multi-connector (AV(SD),USB, DCIN), HDMI (Type C) |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 10.0 | 10.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 10 | 10 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | ||
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 230 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-BN1 | Proprietary NP-BN1 |
Usable Battery Types: | InfoLithium rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-BN1 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-BN1 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | Picture Motion Browser Vers 5.3 , PMP Portable 5.2/1.2, Music Transfer | Windows Picture Motion Browser Ver 5.3 , PMP Portable |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OSX v(10.4-10.6) | |
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. | 3.5-inch OLED with touch screen; 1080@60p full HD movies; 16.2-megapixel "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for stunning low-light performance; 3D Still Image and 3D Sweep Panorama modes; GPS and Compass records the shot location and direction. Available in silver, black and red. |