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Sony TX200V vs Sony W800

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Sony TX200V vs Sony W800 Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2012
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Sony TX200V vs Sony W800 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Sony TX200V versus Sony W800, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the TX200V (18MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TX200V was announced 24 months prior to the W800 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TX200V matches up vs the W800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony W800

 TX200V W800 
Screen dimensions3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sony TX200V

 W800 TX200V 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2012Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Sony TX200V and Sony W800

 TX200V W800 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony TX200V vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony TX200V comes with external measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Sony TX200V versus Sony W800 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TX200V compared to the W800.

Sony TX200V vs Sony W800 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX200V and W800 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX200V vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX200V vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TX200V and W800.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony W800 to offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged TX200V is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony TX200V vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Sony TX200V vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX200V vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX200V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W800 as a Portrait photography camera
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good MP (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
38
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX200V
Street photography with Sony W800
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX200V as a Sports photography camera
Sony W800 as a Sports photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TX200V
Travel photography with Sony W800
71
weather proof
features focus via touch
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition in class (125g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX200V Landscape photography info
Sony W800 Landscape photography info
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relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
41
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX200V Vlogging information
Sony W800 Vlogging information
35
relatively wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
33
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Sony TX200V vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX200V and Sony W800
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-30 2014-02-13
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 18 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVI MPEG4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129g (0.28 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $500 $90