- 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.
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| Prices: | ||
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: | ||
| Successor: |
Leica S3
S2 vs S3 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | S2 | DSC-TX9 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Ultra Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $22995.00 | $399.00 |
| Street Price: | $225.35 | |
| Date Available: | 2009-09-30 | 2010-08-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
49.7 oz
(1,410 g)
includes batteries |
5.3 oz
(149 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
6.3 x
4.7 x
3.1 in. (160 x 120 x 80 mm) |
3.9 x
2.3 x
0.7 in. (98 x 60 x 18 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Kodak KAF-37500 | Sony Exmor R |
| Effective Megapixels: | 37.5 | 12.2 |
| Sensor Format: | Medium format | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 1350mm2 (45.00mm x 30.00mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 6.00 microns | 1.54 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 0.8x | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | |
| 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: | 7500 x 5000 (37.5 MP, 3:2) |
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) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, Raw (Adobe .DNG) | JPEG (Exif v2.21) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 10.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i)
1440x1080 (60i) 1440x1080 (30) 1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30) |
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| Movie File Format: | AVCHD/MPEG-4 | |
| Composite Video Out: | No | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI, Component |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Leica S bayonet | n/a |
| Lens: | n/a | Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 12 elements in 10 groups, 6 aspheric, 1 prism |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 25 - 100mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 4.4 - 17.7mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 4.00x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - f/6.3 (wide) / f/4.6 - ?? (tele) | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | |
| Normal Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
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| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 2x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Single or continuous, TTL with central cross-hair sensor | 9-points / center / spot / flexible spot (touch) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | High eyepoint pentaprism viewfinder w/ 0.86x magnification, -3 to +1 diopter correction | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 1.08x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.86x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots | 921,600 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | ||
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 1250 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 80 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 80-1250 | Auto (125-3200), Program Auto (125-800), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | No | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, Underwater 1/2, One Push, One Push Set | |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 32 sec | 1/1600 - 2 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| Metering Modes: | Multi-field (five fields), center-weighted integral, 3.5% spot | Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | No |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | 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 | |
| Self Timer: | 2,10, Portrait1/2 seconds | |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | n/a | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | 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) |
| Max Flash Sync: | ||
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
| External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / SD / SDHC | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | Yes | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | Raw (Adobe .DNG) | |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD/MPEG-4 | |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | 32.0 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: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control Type: | Cabled | |
| Connections (extended): | X-sync, SCA3002, remote release | Multi-connector (AV(SD/HD Component),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 | |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 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 7.4V, 2150mAh | Proprietary NP-BN1 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | InfoLithium rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x 7.4V, 2150mAh 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: | Adobe Lightroom, Leica Image Shuttle remote control software | Picture Motion Browser Vers 5.3 , PMP Portable 5.2/1.2, Music Transfer |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OSX v(10.4-10.6) | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Has 1GB buffer memory and MAESTRO image processor, allowing burst shooting at 1.5 fps for at least eight Raw images. Raw+JPEG mode can optionally store Raw files to CompactFlash and JPEG files to SD card. Has no low-pass filter, with moire instead being removed solely by software. Top panel includes a color Organic LED status display. Die-cast magnesium body is resistant to dust / splashing water. | 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. |
