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Sony A7c vs Sony TX1

Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80
Sony Alpha A7c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Sony A7c vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Launched September 2020
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Sony A7c vs Sony TX1 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Sony A7c vs Sony TX1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A7c (24MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the A7c (Full frame) and TX1 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The A7c was introduced 11 years after the TX1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the A7c scores vs the TX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sony TX1

 A7c TX1 
LaunchedSeptember 2020August 2009Newer by 136 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony A7c

 TX1 A7c 

Common features in the Sony A7c and Sony TX1

 A7c TX1 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony A7c vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A7c comes with external measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Sony A7c vs Sony TX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A7c against the TX1.

Sony A7c vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7c and TX1 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Sony A7c vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A7c and TX1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A7c having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony A7c will render greater detail using its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent A7c will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Sony A7c vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7c vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7c as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Portrait photography camera
78
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A7c Street photography info
Sony TX1 Street photography info
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A7c
Sports photography with Sony TX1
88
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (740 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7c Travel photography highlights
Sony TX1 Travel photography highlights
86
better than average battery life (740 shots)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7c Landscape photography info
Sony TX1 Landscape photography info
88
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery life (740 shots)
31
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7c Vlogging features
Sony TX1 Vlogging features
86
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic socket
28
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Sony A7c vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7c and Sony TX1
 Sony Alpha A7cSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2020-09-14 2009-08-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 693 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 8cm
Total lenses 122 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1250 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 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, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 509 gr (1.12 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 740 photographs -
Battery type 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,800 $350