Sony A7S III vs Sony TX1
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Sony A7S III vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
- Revealed July 2020
- Superseded the Sony A7S II
(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 III vs Sony TX1 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Sony A7S III and Sony TX1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A7S III (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is very similar but the A7S III (Full frame) and TX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor measurements.

The A7S III was launched 11 years later than the TX1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A7S III matches up versus the TX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Sony A7S III vs Sony TX1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7S III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A7S III Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Sony TX1
A7S III | TX1 | |||
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Revealed | July 2020 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 134 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+1210k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony A7S III
TX1 | A7S III |
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Common features in the Sony A7S III and Sony TX1
A7S III | TX1 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Sony A7S III vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7S III has external dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Sony A7S III and Sony TX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A7S III compared to the TX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7S III and TX1 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Sony A7S III vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7S III and TX1.
Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A7S III featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony A7S III will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent A7S III will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A7S III vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony A7S III vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7S III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7S III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2020-07-21 | 2009-08-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz XR | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4240 x 2832 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 102400 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 409600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 759 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 8cm |
Amount of lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,440k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 9,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.91x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1250s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 699 gr (1.54 lb) | 142 gr (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 85 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2993 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 photographs | - |
Battery form | 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 shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 2 | Single |
Pricing at launch | $3,499 | $350 |