Sony A200 vs Sony TX1

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A200 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.