Sony HX200V vs Sony TX1

Its time to look more in depth at the Sony HX200V vs Sony TX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the HX200V (18MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the HX200V (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The HX200V was brought out 2 years later than the TX1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the HX200V scores against the TX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are provided at Sony HX200V Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony HX200V provides physical measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the HX200V and the TX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX200V and TX1 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX200V and TX1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HX200V featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX200V will produce greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger HX200V will have a benefit in sensor tech.