Sony TX1 vs Sony TX200V

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sony TX1 and Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both offered by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TX1 (10MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the TX1 (1/2.4") and TX200V (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The TX1 was brought out 3 years prior to the TX200V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TX1 matches up against the TX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The entire galleries are provided at Sony TX1 Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony TX1 offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Sony TX1 and Sony TX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TX1 versus the TX200V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TX1 and TX200V is 96 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TX1 and TX200V.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TX1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX200V will provide greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TX1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.