Sony A99 II vs Sony TX1

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A99 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are available at Sony A99 II Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

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).

Examine the Sony A99 II versus Sony TX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.