Updated (January, 2011): Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 vs Sony Cybershot DSC-TX100V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9

73

Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9

Movie format
Full HD
1080p @ 25fps
Screen size
Large screen
3.5"
Screen resolution
High resolution screen
921k dots
True resolution
High true resolution
9.8 MP
Sensor type
CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7

68

Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7

Movie format
Full HD
1080p @ 30fps
Screen size
Large screen
3.5"
Screen resolution
High resolution screen
921k dots
Sensor type
CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
Panorama
In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama

differences

Advantages of the Sony DSC-TX7

Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
Help
Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
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Advantages of the Sony DSC-TX9

True resolution Much higher true resolution 9.8 MP vs 8.1 MP
Help
Capture more than 20% more detail in your photos
Sensor size Much larger sensor 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/2.7" 5.6x4.2mm
Help
More than 20% larger sensor
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent compacts, and ignoring price

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68 vs 73
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Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9.

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Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Screen size Very large screens Help
3.5"
Screen resolution Very high resolution screens Help
921k dots
Movie format Full HD (1080p) video Help
DSC-TX7:1080p @ 30fps
DSC-TX9:1080p @ 25fps
Touch screen Have touch screens Help
Less buttons
Size Fairly small Help
Super compact 98x60x18 mm
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
25 mm
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
1 cm
Continuous shooting Fast continuous shooting Help
10 fps
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Thickness Thin Help
0.7"
Longest exposure Short max exposure time Help
2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed Slow max shutter speed Help
1/1600 of a second
Light sensitivity (boost) No boost ISO Help
Lacks boost light sensitivity
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
Zoom Poor zoom Help
4x
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
f/3.5

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony Cybershot DSC-TX10

Sony Cybershot TX10

Waterproof

$329

HDR Has in-camera HDR
3D Captures 3D images
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Screen size Has a much smaller screen
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

Waterproof

$248 - $332

Waterproof Is waterproof
Screen size Has a much smaller screen
Screen resolution Has a much lower resolution screen
Sony Cybershot DSC-TX100V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100v

Compact

$323 - $561

Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Screen type Has an OLED screen
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Macro focus Significantly worse macro focusing
Sony Cybershot DSC-TX55

Sony Cybershot DSC-TX55

Ultra compact

$279 - $350

Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Size Is slightly smaller
Macro focus Slightly worse macro focusing
Screen size Has a slightly smaller screen
Sony Cybershot DSC-T110

Sony Cybershot T110

Ultra compact

$309

Weight Is slightly lighter
Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor
Continuous shooting Doesn't shoot as fast continuously
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90

Ultra compact

$477

Size Is slightly smaller
Thickness Is thinner
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor
Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Compact

$148 - $179

Aperture Has a significantly wider aperture
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Macro focus Slightly worse macro focusing
Touch screen Doesn't have a touch screen

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Compact

$103 - $189

Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Screen size Much smaller screen

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99

Compact

$193

Weight Lighter
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Screen size Much smaller screen
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$356 - $430

Aperture Much wider aperture
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Screen size Much smaller screen
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen

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