Clicky

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony TX200V

Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX100 VI
Sony TX200V
(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
  • Released January 2012
Photography Glossary

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony TX200V Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Sony RX100 VII versus Sony TX200V, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 VII (20MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is relatively comparable but the RX100 VII (1") and TX200V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The RX100 VII was revealed 7 years later than the TX200V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the RX100 VII grades versus the TX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
	
	

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Sony TX200V

 RX100 VII TX200V 
ReleasedJuly 2019January 2012Fresher by 92 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony RX100 VII

 TX200V RX100 VII 
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k921kCrisper screen (+309k dot)

Common features in the Sony RX100 VII and Sony TX200V

 RX100 VII TX200V 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 VII has got outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Sony RX100 VII versus Sony TX200V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the RX100 VII versus the TX200V.

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 VII and TX200V is 88 and 96 respectively.

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 VII and TX200V.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The RX100 VII with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 VII will provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger RX100 VII is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 VII Portrait photography advice
Sony TX200V Portrait photography advice
66
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
36
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Sony RX100 VII Street photography highlights
Sony TX200V Street photography highlights
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition (302 grams)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony RX100 VII
Sports photography with Sony TX200V
70
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 VII Travel photography details
Sony TX200V Travel photography details
77
lighter than competition (302 grams)
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
terrible battery power (260 shots)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proofing
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VII
Landscape photography with Sony TX200V
65
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
47
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 VII Vlogging highlights
Sony TX200V Vlogging highlights
81
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
lighter than competition (302g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 VII and Sony TX200V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VIISony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2019-07-25 2012-01-30
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 125 64
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-200mm (8.3x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 8cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 302 grams (0.67 lb) 129 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 418 not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs 220 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,298 $500