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Sony A7S vs Sony TX200V

Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65
Sony Alpha A7S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Sony A7S vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Renewed by Sony A7S II
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Sony A7S vs Sony TX200V Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Sony A7S versus Sony TX200V, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the A7S (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the A7S (Full frame) and TX200V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The A7S was brought out 2 years later than the TX200V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the A7S grades against the TX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Sony TX200V

 A7S TX200V 
LaunchedApril 2014January 2012Fresher by 27 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony A7S

 TX200V A7S 
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A7S and Sony TX200V

 A7S TX200V 
Screen resolution1230k1230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony A7S vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A7S has outer dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A7S versus Sony TX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A7S vs the TX200V.

Sony A7S vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7S and TX200V is 77 and 96 respectively.

Sony A7S vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Sony A7S vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7S and TX200V.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A7S featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony TX200V will result in extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A7S is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A7S vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Sony A7S vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7S vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7S Portrait photography details
Sony TX200V Portrait photography details
68
focusing manually
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
36
megapixel count good (18MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A7S Street photography details
Sony TX200V Street photography details
76
screen tilts up and down
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (489g)
above average ISO range (409,600)
does not have image stabilization
68
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7S Sports photography highlights
Sony TX200V Sports photography highlights
52
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
terrible battery life (360 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7S Travel photography factors
Sony TX200V Travel photography factors
58
lighter than average in class (489 grams)
weather proofing
terrible battery life (360 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
weather proof
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A7S
Landscape photography with Sony TX200V
66
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (409,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (360 shots)
47
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7S Vlogging info
Sony TX200V Vlogging info
34
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic socket
lighter than average in class (489 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
35
quite wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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Sony A7S vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7S and Sony TX200V
 Sony Alpha A7SSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-04-06 2012-01-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4240 x 2832 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 409600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.3 inch
Display resolution 1,230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.10 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 489 gr (1.08 pounds) 129 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 87 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3702 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots 220 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $1,998 $500