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Sony TX200V Review

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    Main Features

    • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
    • ISO 64 - 12800
    • 28-140 mm F3.5-4.8 Zoom Lens
    • Optical Image Stabilization
    • 3.30" Fixed Type Screen
    • 10.0fps continuous shooting
    • Built-in GPS
    • 129g. 96 x 58 x 16 mm
    • Weather Sealed Body
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    Sony TX200V Overview

    First introduced in January 2012 , Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V is a 18.0MP Ultracompact camera with a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization, weather sealed body and 5.0x zoom 28-140 mm F3.5-4.8 lens.

    Sony TX200V Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Video
    8. Other Features
    9. Lens
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Sony TX200V is a member of Sony's Ultracompact class cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this class and how their main specs have changed with each new model.

    Sony Ultracompact Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
    Sony WX220
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    2014 18.0MP - 1/2.3' 10.0 fps 92 x 52 x 22mm 121g
    Sony W830
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    2014 20.0MP - 1/2.3-inch 1.0 fps 93 x 52 x 23mm 122g
    Sony W810
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    2014 20.0MP - 1/2.3-inch 1.0 fps 97 x 56 x 21mm 111g
    Sony TX30
    Compare
    2013 18.0MP - 1/2.3-inch 10.0 fps 96 x 59 x 15 mmmm 141g
    Sony TX66
    Compare
    2012 18.0MP - 1/2.3-inch 10.0 fps 93 x 54 x 13mm 109g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side by side:
    Sony WX220 vs W830 vs W810 vs TX30 vs TX66


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    Sony TX200V PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Sony TX200V review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Image Stabilization
    Full HD Video
    Touch Screen
    Built-in GPS
    Face Detection Focusing
    18.0MP - High Resolution Sensor
    12.800 Max ISO
    Large 3.30" Screen
    1.230k dots LCD Resolution
    10.0fps Shooting w/ Mechanical Shutter
    129g Light Body
    Environmental Sealing
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    CONs
    No Wireless Connection
    No Articulating Screen
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No RAW Shooting
    Only 9 Focus Points
    1/1600s Low Max Shutter Speed
    Low Battery Life: 220 shots
    No Manual Focusing
    No Manual Exposure
    Slow Lens at Wide: f3.50
    Slow Lens at Tele: f4.80

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    Sony TX200V Physical Specs
    Sony TX200V weighs 129 g (0.28 lb / 4.55 oz) and has external dimensions of 96 x 58 x 16 mm (3.78 x 2.28 x 0.63″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, Sony TX200V is a remarkably light camera for its class. Even better, with a thickness of only 16mm, it is also quite small, 12mm thinner than the average of its class.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Sony TX200V with the dimensions:

    Sony TX200V Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Sony TX200V Camera Body


    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Sony TX200V, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Sony TX200V Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Sony TX200V Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery



    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Sony TX200V with its main competitors:

    Sony TX200V Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs TX200V Thickness vs TX200V
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Camera Sony TX30
    Compare
    141g 12g heavier 15mm 1mm thinner
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Camera Sony TX100V
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    147g 18g heavier 18mm 2mm thicker
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Camera Sony TX66
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    109g 20g lighter 13mm 3mm thinner
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Camera Sony TX10
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    133g 4g heavier 18mm 2mm thicker
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Camera Sony W570
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    116g 13g lighter 19mm 3mm thicker
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Camera Nikon A10
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    160g 31g heavier 29mm 13mm thicker
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Camera Sony ZV-1
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    294g 165g heavier 44mm 28mm thicker
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Camera Sony WX80
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    124g 5g lighter 22mm 6mm thicker

    Weather Sealing

    Sony TX200V has environmental sealings on its body which makes it a weather resistant camera, providing resistance against the water and dust getting in to the camera. If you like outdoors photography and want to be able to use your camera in extreme conditions, Sony TX200V will serve you well.

    Sony TX200V Lens

    Sony TX200V features a 28-140 mm F3.5-4.8 5× zoom lens. Lens has a good wide angle capability starting at 28mm and 140mm reach on tele gives a lot of flexibility and satisfy most of your needs.

    Wide Coverage

    Compact Cameras

    TX200V
    Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
    Average
    Telezoom

    Compact Cameras

    TX200V
    Longest - Canon SX520 HS
    Average

    With a max aperture of f3.50 at 28mm, we can not consider this lens fast on wide end and neither at tele end with its f4.80.

    Max Aperture at Wide

    Compact Cameras

    TX200V
    Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    Compact Cameras

    TX200V
    Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
    Average

    TX200V is equipped with Optical image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds.

    Sony TX200V Sensor and Photography Features

    Sony TX200V has a 18.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features BIONZ processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4896 x 3672 pixels with aspect ratios of 4:3 and 16:9. TX200V has a native ISO range of 64 - 12800 but unfortunately, Sony TX200V doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider Nikon Coolpix P7800 or Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II in the same price range.

    Sony TX200V is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. GoPro Hero9 Black with its 23.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Sony TX200V vs GoPro Hero9 Black or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Sony TX200V's 1/2.3-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Sony TX200V Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Sony TX200V Sensor Size with other standard sensors



    Sony TX200V LCD

    Sony TX200V has a Fixed Type 3.30-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 1,230k dots. The Sony TX200V's 3.30" screen is larger than average and its resolution is up to the class standarts.

    LCD is Touch screen type, so you can change the settings and set the focus point with your fingertips.

    Sony TX200V back view and LCD

    Unfortunately Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen. If this feature is important for your shooting style, check here the list of Best Compact Cameras with Selfie Friendly LCD screen.


    TX200V doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Canon PowerShot G5 X (Compare) or Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 (Lumix DC-TZ200) (Compare).
    Alternatively, check here the list of all Compact cameras with viewfinder..

    Sony TX200V Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    You can connect TX200V to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Sony TX200V Battery

    Sony TX200V is powered by NP-BN battery which provides a battery life of 220 shots according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Compact type cameras is 256 shots, its battery life is about average in its class but it would still be wise to invest in some spare batteries for long photo trips.

    Battery Life Comparison in Ultracompact Cameras

    Sony TX200V
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    Nikon L32 with its 320shots is the model with longest battery life among Ultracompact cameras. Check the comparison of Sony TX200V vs Nikon L32 or take a look at Longest Battery Life Compact cameras list.

    Sony TX200V Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Camera Sony TX30
    Compare
    1920 x 1080 shots No No No
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Camera Sony TX100V
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    1920 x 1080 shots No No No
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Camera Sony TX66
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    1920 x 1080 250shots No No No
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Camera Sony TX10
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    1920 x 1080 shots No No No
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Camera Sony W570
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    1280 x 720 shots No No No
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Camera Nikon A10
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    1280 x 720 200shots No No No
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Camera Sony ZV-1
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    3840 x 2160 260shots Yes Yes No
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Camera Sony WX80
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    1920 x 1080 240shots Yes No No

    Sony TX200V Video Features

    With Sony TX200V, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 60 fps and save in MPEG-4 and AVCHD formats. Full HD resolution of Sony TX200V will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.

    TX200V has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker. On the other hand, Sony TX200V doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Nikon Coolpix P7800 or Nikon Coolpix P7100 in a similar price range.

    Also read:

    • Best Compact Cameras with Microphone Port
    • Best Compact Cameras with Headphone Port

    Sony TX200V Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Sony TX200V can shoot continuously at max speed of 10 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/1600 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately TX200V doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

    Focusing

    Sony TX200V features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system. The AF system has 9 points to choose from.

    Sony TX200V also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

    What type of Photography is Sony TX200V Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Sony TX200V in 5 different photography areas.

    Sony TX200V for Portrait Photography

    Sony TX200V has a score of 22 for Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list and consider these alternatives over theTX200V.
    Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
    Image Stabilization
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling

    Read the details of how we scored Sony TX200V for Portrait Photography

    Sony TX200V for Street Photography

    Sony TX200V has a score of 53 for Street Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Street is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Image Stabilization
    28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Small Body
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Sony TX200V for Street Photography

    Sony TX200V for Sports Photography

    Sony TX200V has a score of 17 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theTX200V.
    Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
    Environmental Sealings
    Image Stabilization
    140 mm Tele Lens
    Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1600s
    9 Focus Points
    Poor Battery Life: 220 shots
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No External Flash Shoe
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Sony TX200V for Sports Photography

    Sony TX200V for Daily Photography

    Sony TX200V has a score of 57 for Daily Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Daily is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Compact Body
    129g
    Body Thickness 16mm
    Environmental Sealings
    5.0X Optical Zoom
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Sony TX200V for Daily Photography

    Sony TX200V for Landscape Photography

    Sony TX200V has a score of 19 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theTX200V.
    Built-in GPS
    28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
    Environmental Sealings
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Sony TX200V for Landscape Photography
    Sony TX200V Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Sony TX200V compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Sony TX200V alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Sony TX200V

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Sony TX200V amongst Camera Decision readers.

    Sony TX30
    Sony TX30
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    Sony TX100V
    Sony TX100V
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    Sony TX66
    Sony TX66
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    Sony TX10
    Sony TX10
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    Sony W570
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    Nikon A10
    Nikon A10
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    Sony ZV-1
    Sony ZV-1
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    Sony WX80
    Sony WX80
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    Sony TX200V Alternatives in Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare Sony TX200V with Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked cameras in Sony TX200V's price range.

    Sony TX200V Conclusion and Scores

    Currently, Sony TX200V has an Overall Score of 40/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V is ranked #190 out of 631 in Compact cameras (Top 20 Compact), and ranked #749 out of 1244 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

    #749 out of 1244 in Top Ranking Cameras
    #190 out of 631 in Top Ranking Compact Cameras
    #12 out of 152 in Top Ranking Ultracompact Cameras
    #280 out of 740 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Sensor Cameras
    #105 out of 536 in Lightest Compact Cameras with Small Sensor sensor(129g)
    #422 out of 917 in Top Ranking Cameras with Fixed Type Screen

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    Value for Money
    Portability
    Overall Score
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Sony TX200V
    Does the Sony TX200V have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Sony TX200V have RAW support?
    Does the Sony TX200V have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Sony TX200V have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Sony TX200V?
    What is the Sensor Size of Sony TX200V?
    is the Sony TX200V a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Sony TX200V have Touch Screen?
    Does the Sony TX200V have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Sony TX200V?
    What is the Weight of Sony TX200V?
    What are the Dimensions of Sony TX200V?
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Sony
    Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
    Announced 2012-01-30
    Body Type Ultracompact
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5×)
    Max Aperture F3.5-4.8
    Macro Focus Range 3cm
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Technology 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
    Screen Size 3.30"
    Screen Resolution 1,230k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder None
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 2s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/1600s
    Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation n/a
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 3.10 m
    Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type BSI-CMOS
    Sensor Size 1/2.3-inch
    Sensor Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
    Sensor Area 28.07mm2
    Sensor Resolution 18 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 4896 x 3672
    Max Native ISO 12,800
    Min Native ISO 64
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points 9
    Number of Cross Focus Points Unknown
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
    Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity None
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 129g
    Physical Dimensions 96 x 58 x 16mm
    Battery Life 220 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Battery Model NP-BN
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS Built-in
    Storage Type Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
    Storage Slots 1


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