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Sony TX200V vs Sony A99

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Sony TX200V vs Sony A99 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Launched December 2012
  • Superseded the Sony A900
  • Newer Model is Sony A99 II
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Sony TX200V vs Sony A99 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Sony TX200V and Sony A99, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are built by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the TX200V (18MP) and A99 (24MP) and the TX200V (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The TX200V was revealed 10 months before the A99 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TX200V scores vs the A99 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony A99

 TX200V A99 
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k1229kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Sony TX200V

 A99 TX200V 
LaunchedDecember 2012January 2012More modern by 10 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony TX200V and Sony A99

 TX200V A99 

Sony TX200V vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony TX200V has outside dimensions 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 A99 has proportions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TX200V compared to the A99.

Sony TX200V vs Sony A99 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX200V and A99 is 96 and 57 respectively.

Sony TX200V vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX200V vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TX200V and A99.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TX200V with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A99 will give you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged TX200V is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony TX200V vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Sony TX200V vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX200V vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
Portrait photography with Sony A99
36
good MP (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
81
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony TX200V Street photography features
Sony A99 Street photography features
68
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
75
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX200V
Sports photography with Sony A99
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
not so great battery pack (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX200V Travel photography advice
Sony A99 Travel photography advice
71
weather sealing
features focus via touch
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
weather sealing
good MP (24MP)
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX200V Landscape photography info
Sony A99 Landscape photography info
47
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery pack (500 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX200V Vlogging features
Sony A99 Vlogging features
35
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
76
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
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Sony TX200V vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX200V and Sony A99
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200VSony SLT-A99
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Sony SLT-A99
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-01-30 2012-12-12
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 19
Cross type focus points - 11
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 distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3.3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 2s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 gr (0.28 lbs) 812 gr (1.79 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 89
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1555
Other
Battery life 220 images 500 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN NP-FM500H
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 PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Storage slots Single Two
Cost at release $500 $1,998