Sony TX1 vs Sony TX100V
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Sony TX1 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Launched January 2011
Sony TX1 vs Sony TX100V Overview
Below is a extended analysis of the Sony TX1 and Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the TX1 (10MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the TX1 (1/2.4") and TX100V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TX1 was launched 17 months prior to the TX100V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TX1 grades versus the TX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony TX1 vs Sony TX100V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The complete galleries are provided at Sony TX1 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony TX100V
TX1 | TX100V |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony TX1
TX100V | TX1 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | August 2009 | More recent by 17 months | |
Screen size | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Sony TX1 and Sony TX100V
TX1 | TX100V | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Sony TX1 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony TX1 offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check the Sony TX1 and Sony TX100V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TX1 and the TX100V.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TX1 and TX100V is 96 and 95 respectively.
Sony TX1 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TX1 and TX100V.
As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TX1 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony TX100V will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older TX1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Sony TX1 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony TX1 vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-08-06 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.4" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.104 x 4.578mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 8cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1250 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 142g (0.31 lb) | 147g (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $350 | $380 |