Sony A500 vs Sony TX100V

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony A500 vs Sony TX100V, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the A500 (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the A500 (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The A500 was announced 16 months before the TX100V making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A500 matches up vs the TX100V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A500 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A500 enjoys outer measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A500 compared to the TX100V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A500 and TX100V is 63 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A500 and TX100V.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A500 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony TX100V will give you more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older A500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.