Sony a1 vs Sony TX200V
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Sony a1 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 50MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost 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
- Revealed January 2021
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Introduced January 2012
Sony a1 vs Sony TX200V Overview
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Sony a1 vs Sony TX200V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Sony TX200V
a1 | TX200V | |||
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Introduced | January 2021 | January 2012 | More modern by 110 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1440k | 1230k | Sharper screen (+210k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony a1
TX200V | a1 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Sony a1 and Sony TX200V
a1 | TX200V | |||
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Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Sony a1 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
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.
Sony a1 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
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.
Sony a1 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony a1 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Sony Alpha a1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha a1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2021-01-26 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 50MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 8640 x 5760 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 32000 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 759 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 133 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 9,437 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.9x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 30.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/400s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 7680x4320 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 737g (1.62 lbs) | 129g (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 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 | 530 pictures | 220 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FZ100 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported) | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Dual | Single |
Retail cost | $6,498 | $500 |