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Sony A99 II vs Sony TX1

Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83
Sony Alpha A99 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Sony A99 II vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Replaced the Sony A99
Sony TX1
(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
  • Introduced August 2009
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Sony A99 II vs Sony TX1 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Sony A99 II versus Sony TX1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and TX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A99 II was announced 7 years later than the TX1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A99 II grades versus the TX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Sony TX1

 A99 II TX1 
IntroducedSeptember 2016August 2009Fresher by 87 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony A99 II

 TX1 A99 II 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A99 II and Sony TX1

 A99 II TX1 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Sony A99 II vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A99 II features exterior measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the A99 II and the TX1.

Sony A99 II vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A99 II and TX1 is 57 and 96 respectively.

Sony A99 II vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A99 II vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A99 II and TX1.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A99 II with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A99 II will offer greater detail with its extra 32 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern A99 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A99 II vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Sony A99 II vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A99 II vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A99 II Portrait photography advice
Sony TX1 Portrait photography advice
86
has manual focus
fantastic resolution (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A99 II Street photography details
Sony TX1 Street photography details
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A99 II Sports photography advice
Sony TX1 Sports photography advice
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (490 shots)
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A99 II
Travel photography with Sony TX1
70
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
fantastic resolution (42MP)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (490 shots)
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A99 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Landscape photography camera
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery pack (490 per charge)
31
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A99 II
Vlogging with Sony TX1
78
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone jack
28
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Sony A99 II vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A99 II and Sony TX1
 Sony Alpha A99 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A99 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2016-09-19 2009-08-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 42 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 7952 x 5304 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 399 9
Cross focus points 79 -
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 8cm
Total lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,229 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash settings Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S -
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 849 grams (1.87 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 92 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 2317 not tested
Other
Battery life 490 images -
Battery form NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Two One
Retail pricing $3,198 $350