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Sony A7R III vs Sony TX1

Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Sony Alpha A7R III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Sony A7R III vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Released October 2017
  • Replaced the Sony A7R II
  • Refreshed by Sony A7R IV
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
  • Introduced August 2009
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Sony A7R III vs Sony TX1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Sony A7R III versus Sony TX1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and TX1 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The A7R III was launched 8 years after the TX1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the A7R III matches up vs the TX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sony TX1

 A7R III TX1 
IntroducedOctober 2017August 2009More modern by 101 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k230kCrisper screen (+1210k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony A7R III

 TX1 A7R III 

Common features in the Sony A7R III and Sony TX1

 A7R III TX1 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony A7R III vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony A7R III comes with exterior measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Sony A7R III versus Sony TX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A7R III versus the TX1.

Sony A7R III vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A7R III and TX1 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Sony A7R III vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R III and TX1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A7R III because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A7R III will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent A7R III will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A7R III vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A7R III
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
86
focusing manually
amazing sensor resolution (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R III Street photography highlights
Sony TX1 Street photography highlights
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (32,000)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R III Sports photography factors
Sony TX1 Sports photography factors
89
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (650 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A7R III
Travel photography with Sony TX1
74
better than average battery life (650 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
amazing sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R III Landscape photography features
Sony TX1 Landscape photography features
87
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery life (650 CIPA)
has double storage slots
31
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R III as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX1 as a Vlogging camera
37
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
28
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Sony A7R III vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R III and Sony TX1
 Sony Alpha A7R IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7R III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2017-10-25 2009-08-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 7952 x 5304 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 32000 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 8cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,440 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,686 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash options Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 657 grams (1.45 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3523 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FZ100 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Cost at release $2,800 $350