Sony TX200V vs Sony A99

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.

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.

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.

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

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.