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Sony A200 vs Sony TX5

Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Sony A200 vs Sony TX5 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
  • Successor is Sony A230
Sony TX5
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony TX5

 A200 TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony A200

 TX5 A200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010July 2008More recent by 19 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony TX5

 A200 TX5 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A200 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A200 and TX5 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Sony A200 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A200 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A200 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A200 Portrait photography info
Sony TX5 Portrait photography info
53
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A200 Street photography highlights
Sony TX5 Street photography highlights
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A200 Sports photography advice
Sony TX5 Sports photography advice
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A200 Travel photography factors
Sony TX5 Travel photography factors
46
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
62
environment proof
supports focus by touch
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A200 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX5 Landscape photography factors
53
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A200
Vlogging with Sony TX5
9
can't shoot video
30
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (148g)
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Sony A200 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A200 and Sony TX5
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
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