Sony A7S II vs Sony TX100V

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony A7S II vs Sony TX100V, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the A7S II (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the A7S II (Full frame) and TX100V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The A7S II was revealed 4 years later than the TX100V and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A7S II matches up versus the TX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A7S II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are available at Sony A7S II Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A7S II offers outside measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A7S II vs the TX100V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A7S II and TX100V is 68 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A7S II and TX100V.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A7S II with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX100V will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher A7S II provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.