Sony A7 vs Sony TX30

On this page, we will be looking at the Sony A7 and Sony TX30, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the A7 (24MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the A7 (Full frame) and TX30 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The A7 was announced 6 months later than the TX30 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A7 matches up against the TX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A7 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A7 has external measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A7 and Sony TX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A7 versus the TX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A7 and TX30 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A7 and TX30.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A7 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A7 will resolve more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively.