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Sony TX200V vs Sony A35

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sony TX200V vs Sony A35 Key Specs

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
  • Launched January 2012
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony A33
  • Replacement is Sony A37
Photography Glossary

Sony TX200V vs Sony A35 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Sony TX200V versus Sony A35, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the TX200V (18MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very comparable but the TX200V (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The TX200V was released 5 months after the A35 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TX200V scores against the A35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony A35

 TX200V A35 
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k921kSharper display (+309k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony TX200V

 A35 TX200V 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Sony TX200V and Sony A35

 TX200V A35 
ReleasedJanuary 2012September 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony TX200V vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony TX200V provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TX200V compared to the A35.

Sony TX200V vs Sony A35 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX200V and A35 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Sony TX200V vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX200V vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX200V and A35.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TX200V featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony TX200V will show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Sony TX200V vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony TX200V vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX200V vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX200V Portrait photography info
Sony A35 Portrait photography info
36
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
73
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony TX200V as a Street photography camera
Sony A35 as a Street photography camera
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (415 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX200V as a Sports photography camera
Sony A35 as a Sports photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
not so great battery pack (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TX200V
Travel photography with Sony A35
71
environment proof
includes focus via touch
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
lighter than competition (415g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (440 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX200V Landscape photography features
Sony A35 Landscape photography features
47
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
not so great battery pack (440 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX200V Vlogging info
Sony A35 Vlogging info
35
quite wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone socket
lighter than competition (415 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Sony TX200V vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX200V and Sony A35
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200VSony SLT-A35
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Sony SLT-A35
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2012-01-30 2011-09-20
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.8 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 2 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 grams (0.28 lb) 415 grams (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 440 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $500 $598