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Sony A200 vs Sony TX1

Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Sony A200 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2008
  • Refreshed by Sony A230
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
  • Announced August 2009
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Sony A200 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Sony A200 versus Sony TX1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the A200 (10MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is pretty similar but the A200 (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") offer different sensor sizes.

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The A200 was launched 12 months prior to the TX1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A200 scores versus the TX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony TX1

 A200 TX1 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony A200

 TX1 A200 
AnnouncedAugust 2009July 2008More recent by 12 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony TX1

 A200 TX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony A200 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A200 comes with external dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A200 versus Sony TX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A200 compared to the TX1.

Sony A200 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A200 and TX1 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Sony A200 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A200 and TX1.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The A200 has got the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult. The older A200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A200 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A200 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A200 Portrait photography info
Sony TX1 Portrait photography info
53
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10MP)
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A200
Street photography with Sony TX1
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Sports photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 fps)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Travel photography camera
46
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A200 Landscape photography features
Sony TX1 Landscape photography features
53
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
31
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A200
Vlogging with Sony TX1
9
no video
28
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Sony A200 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A200 and Sony TX1
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Category Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2008-07-17 2009-08-06
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 8cm
Amount of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 572g (1.26 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 521 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $100 $350