Sony A99 II vs Sony TX100V

Here, we will be looking at the Sony A99 II and Sony TX100V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and TX100V (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The A99 II was launched 5 years after the TX100V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A99 II scores against the TX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A99 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A99 II Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A99 II features outside dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Sony A99 II and Sony TX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the A99 II vs the TX100V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A99 II and TX100V is 57 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A99 II and TX100V.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A99 II because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A99 II will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A99 II provides an edge in sensor technology.