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Sony HX200V vs Sony TX200V

Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Sony HX200V vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX100V
  • Replacement is Sony HX300
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 HX200V vs Sony TX200V Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Sony HX200V and Sony TX200V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. The resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX200V was announced 4 months after the TX200V and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the HX200V scores against the TX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony TX200V

 HX200V TX200V 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony HX200V

 TX200V HX200V 
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k922kSharper display (+308k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX200V and Sony TX200V

 HX200V TX200V 
AnnouncedMay 2012January 2012Similar generation
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony HX200V vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony HX200V enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX200V and Sony TX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the HX200V and the TX200V.

Sony HX200V vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HX200V and TX200V is 66 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX200V vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HX200V and TX200V.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files but you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Sony HX200V vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX200V vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX200V Portrait photography features
Sony TX200V Portrait photography features
45
focusing manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
MP count good (18MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX200V Street photography information
Sony TX200V Street photography information
51
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (583 grams)
68
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX200V
Sports photography with Sony TX200V
56
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX200V
Travel photography with Sony TX200V
57
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
MP count good (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (583 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proofing
comes with focus by touch
MP count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX200V as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
quite wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
47
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX200V as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX200V as a Vlogging camera
27
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than average in class (583g)
35
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
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Sony HX200V vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX200V and Sony TX200V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-05-11 2012-01-30
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-810mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.3 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.40 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 583 gr (1.29 pounds) 129 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") 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 450 images 220 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $480 $500