Sony A7 vs Sony TX200V

On this page, we are contrasting the Sony A7 versus Sony TX200V, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the A7 (24MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the A7 (Full frame) and TX200V (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The A7 was revealed 2 years later than the TX200V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A7 scores vs the TX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The full galleries are available at Sony A7 Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A7 comes with external dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A7 against the TX200V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A7 and TX200V is 78 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A7 and TX200V.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A7 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A7 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer A7 should have a benefit in sensor tech.