Sony a1 vs Sony TX30

Here, we will be analyzing the Sony a1 and Sony TX30, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the a1 (50MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the a1 (Full frame) and TX30 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The a1 was manufactured 7 years later than the TX30 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the a1 grades against the TX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are provided at Sony a1 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony a1 has outer measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Sony a1 and Sony TX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the a1 and the TX30.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the a1 and TX30 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the a1 and TX30.

Plainly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The a1 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony a1 will render more detail due to its extra 32MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern a1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.