• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 384.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-TX9 advantages over Panasonic ZS8

  • Thinner
    17 mm vs 33 mm
    Thinner
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    149g vs 210g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 1.9 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    10 vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Panasonic ZS8 advantages over Sony DSC-TX9

  • Less expensive
    $280 vs $399 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    384 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 340 vs 230 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More pixels
    14.1 vs 12.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1600 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-T900

Sony DSC-TX9
Sony DSC-T900
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Wider angle lens
  • $379
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus

Compare Sony DSC-TX9 vs Sony DSC-T900

Panasonic ZS8
Sony DSC-T900
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $379
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony DSC-T900

Compared to Samsung TL225

Sony DSC-TX9
Samsung TL225
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Sony DSC-TX9 vs Samsung TL225

Panasonic ZS8
Samsung TL225
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • HDMI out

Compare Panasonic ZS8 vs Samsung TL225

Compared to Sony DSC-TX5

Sony DSC-TX9
Sony DSC-TX5
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $349
  • 1/2.4 inch

Compare Sony DSC-TX9 vs Sony DSC-TX5

Panasonic ZS8
Sony DSC-TX5
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $349
  • 1/2.4 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony DSC-TX5

Compared to Panasonic ZS10

Sony DSC-TX9
Panasonic ZS10
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony DSC-TX9 vs Panasonic ZS10

Panasonic ZS8
Panasonic ZS10
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Panasonic ZS8 vs Panasonic ZS10

Compared to Panasonic ZS15

Sony DSC-TX9
Panasonic ZS15
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $273
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony DSC-TX9 vs Panasonic ZS15

Panasonic ZS8
Panasonic ZS15
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
  • $273
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen

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