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Sony A200 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Sony A200 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2008
  • Renewed by Sony A230
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sony A200 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Sony A200 versus Sony TX100V, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the A200 (10MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the A200 (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A200 was brought out 3 years prior to the TX100V and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A200 scores against the TX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony TX100V

 A200 TX100V 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony A200

 TX100V A200 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2008More recent by 30 months
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony TX100V

 A200 TX100V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony A200 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A200 features outside measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A200 against the TX100V.

Sony A200 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A200 and TX100V is 66 and 95 respectively.

Sony A200 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A200 and TX100V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A200 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX100V will offer extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older A200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony A200 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A200 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A200 Portrait photography details
Sony TX100V Portrait photography details
53
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (10MP)
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A200 Street photography info
Sony TX100V Street photography info
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A200 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX100V Sports photography highlights
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A200 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX100V Travel photography highlights
46
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
65
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (147g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A200 Landscape photography information
Sony TX100V Landscape photography information
53
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
no liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX100V as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competitors (147g)
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Sony A200 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A200 and Sony TX100V
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Type Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2008-07-17 2011-01-06
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Available lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 572 grams (1.26 pounds) 147 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 521 not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $100 $380