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Sony A700 vs Sony TX1

Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Sony A700 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Released December 2007
  • Earlier Model is Konica Minolta 7D
  • Refreshed by Sony A77
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Sony A700 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Sony A700 vs Sony TX1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the A700 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is relatively similar but the A700 (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The A700 was revealed 19 months prior to the TX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A700 matches up vs the TX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Sony TX1

 A700 TX1 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony A700

 TX1 A700 
RevealedAugust 2009December 2007More recent by 19 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A700 and Sony TX1

 A700 TX1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony A700 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A700 enjoys physical dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Sony A700 vs Sony TX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A700 vs the TX1.

Sony A700 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A700 and TX1 is 58 and 96 respectively.

Sony A700 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A700 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A700 and TX1.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A700 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A700 will offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older A700 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A700 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Sony A700 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A700 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A700 Portrait photography features
Sony TX1 Portrait photography features
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution (12MP)
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A700 Street photography details
Sony TX1 Street photography details
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A700 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Sports photography camera
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A700 Travel photography information
Sony TX1 Travel photography information
49
weather proof
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A700
Landscape photography with Sony TX1
62
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
does not have liveview
low resolution (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
31
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A700 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX1 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
28
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Sony A700 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A700 and Sony TX1
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2007-12-19 2009-08-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4272 x 2848 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 8cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 768 grams (1.69 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 581 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-FM500H -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Dual 1
Price at release $1,000 $350