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Sony A100 vs Sony TX30

Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony A100 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Revealed July 2006
  • Old Model is Konica Minolta 5D
  • Refreshed by Sony A550
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Sony A100 vs Sony TX30 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Sony A100 and Sony TX30, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the A100 (10MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the A100 (APS-C) and TX30 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The A100 was introduced 8 years before the TX30 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A100 matches up vs the TX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Sony TX30

 A100 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony A100

 TX30 A100 
AnnouncedJuly 2013July 2006Fresher by 85 months
Display sizing3.3"2.5"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A100 and Sony TX30

 A100 TX30 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony A100 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A100 comes with outside dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Sony A100 and Sony TX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the A100 vs the TX30.

Sony A100 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A100 and TX30 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Sony A100 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A100 and TX30.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A100 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony TX30 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older A100 will be behind in sensor technology.

Sony A100 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A100 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A100 Portrait photography information
Sony TX30 Portrait photography information
52
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
low MP (10MP)
38
focusing manually
MP count decent (18MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A100
Street photography with Sony TX30
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
64
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A100 Sports photography details
Sony TX30 Sports photography details
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
46
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A100 Travel photography factors
Sony TX30 Travel photography factors
45
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
69
environment proof
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Landscape photography camera
53
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
51
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A100 Vlogging advice
Sony TX30 Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
34
really wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
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Sony A100 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A100 and Sony TX30
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Category Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2006-07-31 2013-07-26
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Total lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3.3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 638 gr (1.41 lb) 141 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 476 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-FM55H -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) -
Storage slots One One
Price at release $1,000 $230