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Sony TX100V vs Sony TX200V

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Sony TX100V vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Sony TX100V
(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
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Sony TX100V vs Sony TX200V Overview

The following is a complete review of the Sony TX100V versus Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX100V (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TX100V was revealed 12 months prior to the TX200V which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TX100V grades versus the TX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony TX200V

 TX100V TX200V 
Screen dimensions3.5"3.3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony TX100V

 TX200V TX100V 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months
Screen resolution1230k1229kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony TX100V and Sony TX200V

 TX100V TX200V 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony TX100V vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX100V enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has dimensions 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 TX100V versus Sony TX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TX100V against the TX200V.

Sony TX100V vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX100V and TX200V is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX100V vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Sony TX100V vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX100V and TX200V.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX200V to give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged TX100V is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony TX100V vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Sony TX100V vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX100V vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX100V
Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX100V
Street photography with Sony TX200V
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (147g)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX100V Sports photography information
Sony TX200V Sports photography information
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX100V Travel photography factors
Sony TX200V Travel photography factors
65
includes touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (147g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment sealing
boasts focus via touch
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX100V Landscape photography details
Sony TX200V Landscape photography details
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
47
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX100V Vlogging info
Sony TX200V Vlogging info
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition (147g)
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Sony TX100V vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX100V and Sony TX200V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-06 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 1,229 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (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 format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147g (0.32 lb) 129g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 - 220 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $380 $500