Sony TX200V vs Sony WX1
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Sony TX200V vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Announced August 2009
Sony TX200V vs Sony WX1 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Sony TX200V vs Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the TX200V (18MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the TX200V (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TX200V was brought out 2 years later than the WX1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TX200V grades versus the WX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony TX200V vs Sony WX1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are available at Sony TX200V Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony WX1
TX200V | WX1 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | August 2009 | More recent by 31 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Sharper display (+1000k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony TX200V
WX1 | TX200V |
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Common features in the Sony TX200V and Sony WX1
TX200V | WX1 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Sony TX200V vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony TX200V has got outside 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) and the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Sony TX200V vs Sony WX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the TX200V against the WX1.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TX200V and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Sony TX200V vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX200V and WX1.
Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TX200V because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony TX200V will provide more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher TX200V is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony TX200V vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2012-01-30 | 2009-08-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | BIONZ | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 2 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 129 grams (0.28 pounds) | 149 grams (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-BN | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $500 | $149 |