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Sony A300 vs Sony TX1

Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Sony A300 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Introduced January 2008
  • Later Model is Sony A330
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Sony A300 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Sony A300 and Sony TX1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A300 (10MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is very comparable but the A300 (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor size.

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The A300 was announced 18 months prior to the TX1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A300 scores versus the TX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Sony TX1

 A300 TX1 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony A300

 TX1 A300 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2008More recent by 18 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A300 and Sony TX1

 A300 TX1 
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony A300 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A300 has got outside measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Sony A300 and Sony TX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the A300 against the TX1.

Sony A300 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A300 and TX1 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Sony A300 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A300 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A300 and TX1.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The A300 features the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The older A300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A300 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Sony A300 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A300 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A300
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
59
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A300 Street photography highlights
Sony TX1 Street photography highlights
74
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A300 Sports photography advice
Sony TX1 Sports photography advice
54
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Travel photography camera
45
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A300
Landscape photography with Sony TX1
57
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.7")
low megapixels (10MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
31
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX1 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
28
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Sony A300 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A300 and Sony TX1
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Category Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2008-01-30 2009-08-06
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 8cm
Total lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
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 632 grams (1.39 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 538 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $350