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Sony A200 vs Sony TX7

Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Sony A200 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Released July 2008
  • Updated by Sony A230
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Sony A200 vs Sony TX7 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony TX7

 A200 TX7 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony A200

 TX7 A200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010July 2008Fresher by 17 months
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony TX7

 A200 TX7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony A200 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A200 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

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

Sony A200 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony A200 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A200 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A200 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX7 Portrait photography advice
53
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A200
Street photography with Sony TX7
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
59
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A200
Sports photography with Sony TX7
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
26
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A200 Travel photography details
Sony TX7 Travel photography details
46
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
59
has focus by touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A200 Landscape photography features
Sony TX7 Landscape photography features
53
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
no Time Lapse function
36
fairly wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A200 Vlogging factors
Sony TX7 Vlogging factors
9
can't shoot video
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Sony A200 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A200 and Sony TX7
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Type Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2008-07-17 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 572 grams (1.26 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $100 $300