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Sony A7R II vs Sony TX1

Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79
Sony Alpha A7R II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Sony A7R II vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A7R
  • Successor is Sony A7R III
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released August 2009
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Sony A7R II vs Sony TX1 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Sony A7R II versus Sony TX1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the A7R II (42MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the A7R II (Full frame) and TX1 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The A7R II was introduced 5 years later than the TX1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the A7R II grades versus the TX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Sony TX1

 A7R II TX1 
ReleasedJune 2015August 2009More recent by 72 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony A7R II

 TX1 A7R II 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A7R II and Sony TX1

 A7R II TX1 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony A7R II vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A7R II offers physical measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 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).

Compare the Sony A7R II versus Sony TX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A7R II against the TX1.

Sony A7R II vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A7R II and TX1 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Sony A7R II vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R II vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A7R II and TX1.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A7R II with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony A7R II will resolve extra detail using its extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer A7R II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A7R II vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R II vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R II vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A7R II
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
85
manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A7R II
Street photography with Sony TX1
81
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R II Sports photography information
Sony TX1 Sports photography information
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
terrible battery (290 per charge)
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A7R II
Travel photography with Sony TX1
62
weather proofing
sensor resolution is amazing (42MP)
terrible battery (290 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R II Landscape photography info
Sony TX1 Landscape photography info
82
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
terrible battery (290 per charge)
31
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R II as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX1 as a Vlogging camera
37
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
28
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Sony A7R II vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R II and Sony TX1
 Sony Alpha A7R IISony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7R II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-06-10 2009-08-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 7974 x 5316 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 399 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 8cm
Available lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,229k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 625g (1.38 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 98 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3434 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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 One One
Launch cost $2,913 $350