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Sony a1 vs Sony TX1

Portability
61
Imaging
82
Features
93
Overall
86
Sony Alpha a1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Sony a1 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Released January 2021
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Sony a1 vs Sony TX1 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Sony a1 versus Sony TX1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the a1 (50MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the a1 (Full frame) and TX1 (1/2.4") boast different sensor sizing.

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The a1 was launched 11 years after the TX1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the a1 scores against the TX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Sony TX1

 a1 TX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021August 2009Newer by 140 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k230kClearer display (+1210k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony a1

 TX1 a1 

Common features in the Sony a1 and Sony TX1

 a1 TX1 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony a1 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony a1 has got outside dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Sony a1 versus Sony TX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the a1 versus the TX1.

Sony a1 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the a1 and TX1 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Sony a1 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony a1 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the a1 and TX1.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The a1 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony a1 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 40MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher a1 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sony a1 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Sony a1 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony a1 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony a1 Portrait photography information
Sony TX1 Portrait photography information
89
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/400s)
fantastic sensor resolution (50 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony a1 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Street photography camera
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (32,000)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony a1
Sports photography with Sony TX1
91
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
max fps high (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (50MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery (530 per charge)
has phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony a1
Travel photography with Sony TX1
74
great battery (530 CIPA)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
fantastic sensor resolution (50 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony a1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Landscape photography camera
88
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (50MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery (530 shots)
has dual storage slots
31
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony a1 Vlogging features
Sony TX1 Vlogging features
37
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
has microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
28
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Sony a1 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony a1 and Sony TX1
 Sony Alpha a1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha a1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2021-01-26 2009-08-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 50 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8640 x 5760 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 32000 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 759 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 8cm
Total lenses 133 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,440k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 9,437k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.9x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash options Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/400 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 7680x4320 1280x720
Video data format XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 737g (1.62 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 530 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FZ100 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Two One
Launch pricing $6,498 $350