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Sony A7R III vs Sony TX200V

Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Sony Alpha A7R III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Sony A7R III vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise 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
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R II
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R IV
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Sony A7R III vs Sony TX200V Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Sony A7R III vs Sony TX200V, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and TX200V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The A7R III was announced 5 years after the TX200V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A7R III grades against the TX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Sony TX200V

 A7R III TX200V 
RevealedOctober 2017January 2012More modern by 70 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k1230kClearer display (+210k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony A7R III

 TX200V A7R III 
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Sony A7R III and Sony TX200V

 A7R III TX200V 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony A7R III vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A7R III features physical measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A7R III and the TX200V.

Sony A7R III vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A7R III and TX200V is 63 and 96 respectively.

Sony A7R III vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A7R III and TX200V.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A7R III using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A7R III will produce more detail with its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent A7R III is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Sony A7R III vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Sony A7R III vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R III vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R III Portrait photography factors
Sony TX200V Portrait photography factors
86
you can focus manually
megapixel count excellent (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
36
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R III Street photography features
Sony TX200V Street photography features
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (32,000)
68
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R III Sports photography details
Sony TX200V Sports photography details
89
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (42MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (650 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R III Travel photography factors
Sony TX200V Travel photography factors
74
better than average battery life (650 CIPA)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
megapixel count excellent (42 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
71
weather sealing
provides touch to focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A7R III
Landscape photography with Sony TX200V
87
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (42 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery life (650 shots)
has double storage slots
47
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R III Vlogging details
Sony TX200V Vlogging details
37
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic port
display is not selfie friendly
35
rather wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Sony A7R III vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R III and Sony TX200V
 Sony Alpha A7R IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2017-10-25 2012-01-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 7952 x 5304 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 32000 12800
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.3"
Screen resolution 1,440k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.10 m
Flash modes Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 657 grams (1.45 lbs) 129 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 3523 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 pictures 220 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two Single
Cost at release $2,800 $500