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Sony A850 vs Sony TX1

Portability
54
Imaging
68
Features
60
Overall
64
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Sony A850 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Sony A850
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Released April 2010
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 A850 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Sony A850 vs Sony TX1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the A850 (25MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the A850 (Full frame) and TX1 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A850 was manufactured 9 months after the TX1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A850 matches up versus the TX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Sony TX1

 A850 TX1 
IntroducedApril 2010August 2009More modern by 9 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony A850

 TX1 A850 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A850 and Sony TX1

 A850 TX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony A850 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A850 features external dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the A850 and the TX1.

Sony A850 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A850 and TX1 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Sony A850 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A850 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A850 and TX1.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A850 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A850 will give extra detail due to its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher A850 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A850 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Sony A850 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A850 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A850 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Portrait photography camera
72
has manual focus
excellent sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A850 Street photography information
Sony TX1 Street photography information
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A850
Sports photography with Sony TX1
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A850
Travel photography with Sony TX1
55
weather proof
excellent sensor resolution (25MP)
missing Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A850 Landscape photography information
Sony TX1 Landscape photography information
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent sensor resolution (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
does not have liveview
missing Timelapse recording
31
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A850 Vlogging features
Sony TX1 Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
28
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Sony A850 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A850 and Sony TX1
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A850Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2010-04-15 2009-08-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6048 x 4032 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 8cm
Total lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Xtra Fine color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 895 gr (1.97 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1415 not tested
Other
Battery life 880 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FM500H -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 2 One
Pricing at launch $0 $350