Sony A200 vs Sony TX5
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Sony A200 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(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
- Successor is Sony A230
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Announced February 2010
Sony A200 vs Sony TX5 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Sony A200 vs Sony TX5, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the A200 (10MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is fairly similar but the A200 (APS-C) and TX5 (1/2.4") feature different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe A200 was released 19 months prior to the TX5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the A200 scores against the TX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A200 vs Sony TX5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A200 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony TX5
A200 | TX5 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony A200
TX5 | A200 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | July 2008 | More recent by 19 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony TX5
A200 | TX5 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Sony A200 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A200 features physical dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Sony A200 vs Sony TX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A200 against the TX5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A200 and TX5 is 66 and 96 respectively.
Sony A200 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A200 and TX5.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor measurements. The A200 includes the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The older A200 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Sony A200 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2008-07-17 | 2010-02-18 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 surface area | 372.9mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 2.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 572 gr (1.26 pounds) | 148 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $100 | $239 |