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Sony A7 vs Sony TX1

Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Sony Alpha A7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Sony A7 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • New Model is Sony A7 II
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Sony A7 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Sony A7 and Sony TX1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A7 (24MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the A7 (Full frame) and TX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor size.

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The A7 was revealed 4 years after the TX1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A7 matches up versus the TX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Sony TX1

 A7 TX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2009More modern by 55 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony A7

 TX1 A7 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A7 and Sony TX1

 A7 TX1 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony A7 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A7 comes with external dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A7 versus the TX1.

Sony A7 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A7 and TX1 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Sony A7 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7 and TX1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A7 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony A7 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent A7 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sony A7 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Sony A7 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Portrait photography camera
82
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A7
Street photography with Sony TX1
79
tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
lighter than average (474 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7 Sports photography information
Sony TX1 Sports photography information
66
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
slow fps (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (340 per charge)
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (474 grams)
weather proofing
MP count decent (24MP)
bad battery power (340 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Landscape photography camera
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (340 CIPA)
31
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7 Vlogging features
Sony TX1 Vlogging features
35
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone port
lighter than average (474g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
28
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Sony A7 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 and Sony TX1
 Sony Alpha A7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2014-01-22 2009-08-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 117 9
Cross focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 8cm
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Xtra Fine LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 474 gr (1.04 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 90 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 2248 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FW50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $798 $350