Sony A500 vs Sony TX10

Below, we will be comparing the Sony A500 vs Sony TX10, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the A500 (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the A500 (APS-C) and TX10 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The A500 was introduced 23 months before the TX10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A500 matches up against the TX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are available at Sony A500 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Sony A500 has got outer dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Sony A500 vs Sony TX10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A500 against the TX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A500 and TX10 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A500 and TX10.

As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A500 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony TX10 will result in greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A500 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.