Sony TX200V vs Sony A65

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Sony TX200V vs Sony A65, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the TX200V (18MP) and A65 (24MP) and the TX200V (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The TX200V was released 3 months later than the A65 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the TX200V matches up versus the A65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V & Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony TX200V Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony TX200V offers exterior dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TX200V and the A65.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX200V and A65 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TX200V and A65.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TX200V because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A65 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.