Sony A7 vs Sony TX1
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Sony A7 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sony A7 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are available at Sony A7 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Sony TX1
A7 | TX1 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | August 2009 | More modern by 55 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Clearer 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 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Sony A7 and Sony TX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A7 and TX1 is 78 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A7 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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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 |