- 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.
- Medium format 1,350.0mm2
- 37.5 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Go in depth with our full Leica S-E (Typ 006) Review.
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| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
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| Successor: | ||
| General | ||
| Model Number: | DSC-TX9 | S-E (Typ 006) |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $399.00 | $16900.00 |
| Street Price: | $225.35 | |
| Date Available: | 2010-08-15 | 2014-09-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
5.3 oz
(149 g)
includes batteries |
44.4 oz
(1,260 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
3.9 x
2.3 x
0.7 in. (98 x 60 x 18 mm) |
6.3 x
4.7 x
3.1 in. (160 x 120 x 80 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Exmor R | Kodak KAF-37500 |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.2 | 37.5 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | Medium format |
| Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 1350mm2 (45.00mm x 30.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.54 microns | 6.00 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 0.8x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 3:2 |
| 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: |
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) |
7500 x 5000 (37.5 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (Exif v2.21) | JPEG, RAW (Adobe .DNG), RAW+JPEG Fine/Basic |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 10.0 | 1.5 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | No |
| 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: | 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 | Leica S bayonet |
| Lens: | Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 12 elements in 10 groups, 6 aspheric, 1 prism | n/a |
| 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 | 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: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 2x | n/a |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 9-points / center / spot / flexible spot (touch) | Phase-detect TTL with central cross-hair sensor: Choice of AFs (single) = Sharpness priority, AFc (continuous) = Shutter release priority, MF (manual), Manual override of automatic setting possible at any time |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
| Manual Focus: | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | Optical / LCD (playback only) |
| Viewfinder Type: | High eyepoint pentaprism viewfinder, 98% coverage, 0.87x magnification, -3 to +1 diopter correction, interchangeable focusing screen | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 1.09x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.87x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 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): | 1600 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto (125-3200), Program Auto (125-800), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
| 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, Shade, Incandescent, HMI, Fluorescent warm, Fluorescent cool, Flash, Custom (Grey Card), Color temperature (Kelvin) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/1600 - 2 sec | 1/4000 - 32 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.5EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot | Multi-segment (5 fields), Center-weighted, Spot (3.5% of image frame). |
| 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 | |
| Self Timer: | 2,10, Portrait1/2 seconds | 2, 12 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off | TTL pre-flash metering, with automatic transmission and consideration of sensitivity and set/controlled lens aperture, all exposure modes available, automatic adaptation of flash light component to available light |
| 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: | 1/125 or 1/1000 depending on lens (shutter type) | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| 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 | CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | Dual SD + CF (UDMA7) | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW (Adobe .DNG), RAW+JPEG Fine/Basic | |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD/MPEG-4 | |
| Included Memory: | 32.0 MB | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| Remote Control: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Cabled | |
| Connections (extended): | Multi-connector (AV(SD/HD Component),USB. DCIN), HDMI (Type C) | Mini HDMI Type C, X-sync, 7-pin LEMO socket for remote accessories, contact strip for multi-function hand grip |
| 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 | 1.5 |
| 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 NP-BN1 | Proprietary 7.4V, 2100mAh |
| Usable Battery Types: | InfoLithium rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-BN1 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x 7.4V, 2100mAh 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 | Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and Leica Image Shuttle 2, downloadable from the Leica owners’ area after product registration |
| 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. | |
