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Sony A3000 vs Sony TX5

Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59
Sony Alpha A3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Sony A3000 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • New Model is Sony a3500
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Sony A3000 vs Sony TX5 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Sony A3000 vs Sony TX5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the A3000 (20MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the A3000 (APS-C) and TX5 (1/2.4") come with different sensor sizing.

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The A3000 was brought out 3 years later than the TX5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A3000 scores versus the TX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Sony TX5

 A3000 TX5 
IntroducedAugust 2013February 2010Fresher by 43 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony A3000

 TX5 A3000 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A3000 and Sony TX5

 A3000 TX5 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony A3000 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Sony A3000 offers outer measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A3000 versus the TX5.

Sony A3000 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 and TX5 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Sony A3000 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Sony A3000 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 and TX5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A3000 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A3000 will produce extra detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher A3000 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sony A3000 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Sony A3000 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A3000 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A3000 Portrait photography details
Sony TX5 Portrait photography details
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A3000 Street photography features
Sony TX5 Street photography features
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (411 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A3000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Sports photography camera
60
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (470 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A3000 Travel photography details
Sony TX5 Travel photography details
60
better than average battery (470 per charge)
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (411g)
display isn't selfie friendly
62
weather proofing
includes focus by touch
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (148 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A3000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Landscape photography camera
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (470 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
43
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A3000 Vlogging info
Sony TX5 Vlogging info
26
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic support
heavier than competition (411g)
30
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (148 grams)
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Sony A3000 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A3000 and Sony TX5
 Sony Alpha A3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2013-08-27 2010-02-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ image Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5456 x 3632 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 16000 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) 2.90 m
Flash settings Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD, H.264, MP4 MPEG-4
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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 411g (0.91 pounds) 148g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 1068 not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $398 $239