Sony A900 vs Sony TX200V
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Sony A900 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Released October 2008
- Successor is Sony A99
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Launched January 2012
Sony A900 vs Sony TX200V Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony A900 versus Sony TX200V, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A900 (25MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the A900 (Full frame) and TX200V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A900 was announced 4 years before the TX200V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A900 scores versus the TX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony A900 vs Sony TX200V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The whole galleries are available at Sony A900 Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Sony TX200V
A900 | TX200V | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony A900
TX200V | A900 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | October 2008 | Fresher by 39 months | |
Display sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 922k | Crisper display (+308k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A900 and Sony TX200V
A900 | TX200V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Sony A900 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A900 comes with physical measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Sony A900 versus Sony TX200V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the A900 and the TX200V.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and TX200V is 54 and 96 respectively.
Sony A900 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and TX200V.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A900 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A900 will result in more detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older A900 will be behind in sensor innovation.
Sony A900 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony A900 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Released | 2008-10-22 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6048 x 4032 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
Resolution of display | 922k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 895g (1.97 lbs) | 129g (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 79 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1431 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 880 images | 220 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FM500H | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $2,736 | $500 |