Sony a5100 vs Sony TX200V

Here is a detailed assessment of the Sony a5100 vs Sony TX200V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the a5100 (24MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the a5100 (APS-C) and TX200V (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The a5100 was revealed 2 years later than the TX200V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the a5100 grades against the TX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a5100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The full galleries are provided at Sony a5100 Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony a5100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the a5100 versus the TX200V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the a5100 and TX200V is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the a5100 and TX200V.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The a5100 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony a5100 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher a5100 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.