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Sony A7S II vs Sony TX1

Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67
Sony Alpha A7S II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Sony A7S II vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2015
  • Old Model is Sony A7S
  • Replacement is Sony A7S III
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Sony A7S II vs Sony TX1 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Sony A7S II vs Sony TX1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the A7S II (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the A7S II (Full frame) and TX1 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The A7S II was released 6 years after the TX1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A7S II grades vs the TX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Sony TX1

 A7S II TX1 
RevealedOctober 2015August 2009More modern by 76 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony A7S II

 TX1 A7S II 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A7S II and Sony TX1

 A7S II TX1 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony A7S II vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A7S II has got outer measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A7S II versus the TX1.

Sony A7S II vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A7S II and TX1 is 68 and 96 respectively.

Sony A7S II vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7S II vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7S II and TX1.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A7S II because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony A7S II will show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer A7S II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A7S II vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Sony A7S II vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7S II vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7S II Portrait photography details
Sony TX1 Portrait photography details
68
focusing manually
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A7S II Street photography features
Sony TX1 Street photography features
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
great high ISO (102,400)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7S II Sports photography details
Sony TX1 Sports photography details
58
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
bad battery power (370 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7S II Travel photography highlights
Sony TX1 Travel photography highlights
49
weather proofing
bad battery power (370 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7S II Landscape photography info
Sony TX1 Landscape photography info
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
MP count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (370 CIPA)
31
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7S II Vlogging information
Sony TX1 Vlogging information
35
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
28
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Sony A7S II vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7S II and Sony TX1
 Sony Alpha A7S IISony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7S II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2015-10-12 2009-08-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4240 x 2832 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 102400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 409600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 169 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 8cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps]) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 627g (1.38 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
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 score 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 2993 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $2,767 $350