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Sony QX1 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57
Sony Alpha QX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Sony QX1 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Announced September 2014
Sony TX200V
(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
  • Released January 2012
Photography Glossary

Sony QX1 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Sony QX1 versus Sony TX200V, former being a Lens-style while the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the QX1 (20MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is fairly comparable but the QX1 (APS-C) and TX200V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The QX1 was released 2 years later than the TX200V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the QX1 matches up against the TX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony TX200V

 QX1 TX200V 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2012More recent by 32 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony QX1

 TX200V QX1 
Display size3.3""Larger display (+3.3")
Display resolution1230k0kSharper display (+1230k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony TX200V

 QX1 TX200V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony QX1 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony QX1 comes with outer measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Sony QX1 versus Sony TX200V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the QX1 versus the TX200V.

Sony QX1 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the QX1 and TX200V is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sony QX1 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the QX1 and TX200V.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The QX1 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony QX1 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher QX1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony QX1 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX1 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony QX1
Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
66
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
36
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony QX1 Street photography information
Sony TX200V Street photography information
69
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (216 grams)
68
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Sports photography camera
56
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (440 shots)
low fps (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX1 Travel photography details
Sony TX200V Travel photography details
71
better than average battery pack (440 CIPA)
has touch to focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (216 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
71
environment sealing
offers touch to focus
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony QX1
Landscape photography with Sony TX200V
64
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (440 shots)
tiny screen ( inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX1 Vlogging factors
Sony TX200V Vlogging factors
32
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (216 grams)
35
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
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Sony QX1 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX1 and Sony TX200V
 Sony Alpha QX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha QX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Class Lens-style Ultracompact
Announced 2014-09-03 2012-01-30
Physical type Lens-style Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.2 x 15.4mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 357.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5456 x 3632 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 16000 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal - 3.3"
Resolution of display 0 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.10 m
Flash modes Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216g (0.48 lb) 129g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photos 220 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $500 $500