- 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 inch 30.7mm2
- 16.0 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Fujifilm HS25EXR Review.
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| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | DSC-TX9 | HS25EXR |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | HS28EXR | |
| Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | EVF |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $399.00 | $399.95 |
| Street Price: | $225.35 | $279.00 |
| Date Available: | 2010-08-15 | 2012-03-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
5.3 oz
(149 g)
includes batteries |
25.7 oz
(730 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
3.9 x
2.3 x
0.7 in. (98 x 60 x 18 mm) |
5.1 x
3.6 x
5.0 in. (131 x 91 x 126 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Exmor R | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.2 | 16.0 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2 inch |
| Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 30.72mm2 (6.4mm x 4.8mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.54 microns | 1.39 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
| 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 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 1840 (6.0 MP, Other), 2304 x 1728 (4.0 MP, 4:3), 2304 x 1536 (3.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 11520 x 1624 (18.7 MP, Other), 11520 x 1080 (12.4 MP, Other), 5760 x 1624 (9.4 MP, Other), 5760 x 1080 (6.2 MP, Other), 3840 x 1624 (6.2 MP, Other), 3840 x 1080 (4.1 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (Exif v2.21) | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO (3D) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 10.0 | n/a |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i)
1440x1080 (60i) 1440x1080 (30) 1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30) |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD/MPEG-4 | .MOV (H.264/MPEG-4) with stereo sound |
| 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 | Fujinon Super EBC, 15 elements in 11 groups, manual zoom |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 25 - 100mm | 24 - 720mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 4.4 - 17.7mm | 4.2 - 126mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 4.00x | 30.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - f/6.3 (wide) / f/4.6 - ?? (tele) | f/2.8 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/11 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
100 cm 0.4 - 39.4 in |
|
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 58.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 2x | Up to 2.0x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 9-points / center / spot / flexible spot (touch) | Contrast Detect AF: Center, Multi, Area, Tracking, Face Detection |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | EVF type; 0.2", 200K-dot color LCD, 97% coverage | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots | 460,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | 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, Equivalent to ISO 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400* / 12800*; * ISO6400 : image size M or lower, ISO12800 : image size S |
| 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, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/1600 - 2 sec | 1/4000 - 30 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 | TTL 256-zones metering, Multi, Spot, Average |
| 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 | EXR, Natural Light, Natural Light & Flash, Portrait, Portrait Enhancer, Dog, Cat, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text |
| Self Timer: | 2,10, Portrait1/2 seconds | 2, 10, Auto 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, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro |
| 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) | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | ||
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | ||
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD/MPEG-4 | .MOV (H.264/MPEG-4) with stereo sound |
| Included Memory: | 32.0 MB | 25.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | built-in memory |
| 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 | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional RR-80 | |
| Connections (extended): | Multi-connector (AV(SD/HD Component),USB. DCIN), HDMI (Type C) | Mini HDMI port, wired remote socket. |
| 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 | 400 shots (NiMH AA) |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-BN1 | 4 x AA |
| Usable Battery Types: | InfoLithium rechargeable | Lithium or Alkaline disposable, NiMH rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-BN1 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 4 x Alkaline AAs |
| 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 | Fujifilm CD-ROM |
| 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. | Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Tilting LCD, 1080p Movies, Manual Zoom, EXR, Flash Hot-shoe. |
