Sony A900 vs Sony TX30

Lets take a closer look at the Sony A900 and Sony TX30, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A900 (25MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the A900 (Full frame) and TX30 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The A900 was revealed 5 years earlier than the TX30 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the A900 matches up against the TX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are available at Sony A900 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A900 provides outer dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A900 and Sony TX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the A900 and the TX30.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A900 and TX30 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and TX30.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A900 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony A900 will give extra detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged A900 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.