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Sony A6500 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
81
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Sony Alpha a6500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Sony A6500 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Launched October 2016
  • Older Model is Sony A6300
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
  • Announced January 2012
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Sony A6500 vs Sony TX200V Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Sony A6500 versus Sony TX200V, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the A6500 (24MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the A6500 (APS-C) and TX200V (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The A6500 was manufactured 4 years after the TX200V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the A6500 matches up versus the TX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Sony TX200V

 A6500 TX200V 
AnnouncedOctober 2016January 2012Newer by 58 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony A6500

 TX200V A6500 
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k922kClearer display (+308k dot)

Common features in the Sony A6500 and Sony TX200V

 A6500 TX200V 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony A6500 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A6500 has exterior measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the A6500 vs the TX200V.

Sony A6500 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A6500 and TX200V is 81 and 96 respectively.

Sony A6500 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Sony A6500 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A6500 and TX200V.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A6500 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony A6500 will result in extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer A6500 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Sony A6500 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Sony A6500 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6500 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
36
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A6500 Street photography factors
Sony TX200V Street photography factors
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
68
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A6500
Sports photography with Sony TX200V
77
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
49
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6500 Travel photography factors
Sony TX200V Travel photography factors
74
weather proof
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
built-in flash
not so great battery (350 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
environment proof
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
47
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6500 Vlogging factors
Sony TX200V Vlogging factors
39
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
35
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
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Sony A6500 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6500 and Sony TX200V
 Sony Alpha a6500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2016-10-06 2012-01-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Available lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.10 m
Flash settings Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 453g (1.00 lbs) 129g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1405 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 220 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,298 $500