Sony A850 vs Sony TX10

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Sony A850 versus Sony TX10, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the A850 (25MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the A850 (Full frame) and TX10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The A850 was brought out 16 months prior to the TX10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A850 scores vs the TX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A850 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Sony A850 features outer measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and 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).

Compare the Sony A850 versus Sony TX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A850 compared to the TX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A850 and TX10 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A850 and TX10.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A850 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony A850 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older A850 will be behind in sensor innovation.