Sony A7 vs Sony TX100V

The following is a extended review of the Sony A7 vs Sony TX100V, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the A7 (24MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the A7 (Full frame) and TX100V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The A7 was introduced 3 years after the TX100V which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A7 matches up against the TX100V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A7 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7 comes with external measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Sony A7 vs Sony TX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A7 against the TX100V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A7 and TX100V is 78 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A7 and TX100V.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A7 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony A7 will give you more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher A7 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.