Sony A7S II vs Sony TX1
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Sony A7S II vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Sony A7S II vs Sony TX1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A7S II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A7S II Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Sony TX1
A7S II | TX1 | |||
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Revealed | October 2015 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 76 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper 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 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Sony A7S II vs Sony TX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony A7S II vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7S II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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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 |