Sony TX200V vs Sony A99
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Sony TX200V vs Sony A99 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sony A900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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Sony TX200V vs Sony A99 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V & Sony SLT-A99. The full galleries are available at Sony TX200V Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony A99
TX200V | A99 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 1229k | Crisper display (+1k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Sony TX200V
A99 | TX200V | |||
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Launched | December 2012 | January 2012 | More modern by 10 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony TX200V and Sony A99
TX200V | A99 |
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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).
Examine the Sony TX200V and Sony A99 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX200V and A99 is 96 and 57 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony TX200V vs Sony A99 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | Sony SLT-A99 | |
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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 |