Sony a1 vs Sony TX200V

Its time to look more in depth at the Sony a1 versus Sony TX200V, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the a1 (50MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the a1 (Full frame) and TX200V (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The a1 was unveiled 9 years after the TX200V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the a1 scores vs the TX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The full galleries are provided at Sony a1 Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony a1 provides outside dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Sony a1 versus Sony TX200V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the a1 and the TX200V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the a1 and TX200V is 61 and 96 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the a1 and TX200V.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The a1 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony a1 will result in extra detail having an extra 32MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent a1 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.