Sony A200 vs Sony TX7

Here is a in depth review of the Sony A200 versus Sony TX7, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A200 (10MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is fairly similar but the A200 (APS-C) and TX7 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The A200 was manufactured 17 months before the TX7 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A200 scores versus the TX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are available at Sony A200 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Sony A200 features exterior measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Sony A200 versus Sony TX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A200 compared to the TX7.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A200 and TX7 is 66 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A200 and TX7.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The A200 provides the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The older A200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.