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Sony A6500 vs Sony TX10

Portability
81
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Sony Alpha a6500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony A6500 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Launched October 2016
  • Superseded the Sony A6300
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released August 2011
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Sony A6500 vs Sony TX10 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Sony A6500 versus Sony TX10, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the A6500 (24MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the A6500 (APS-C) and TX10 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The A6500 was released 5 years after the TX10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A6500 grades against the TX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Sony TX10

 A6500 TX10 
ReleasedOctober 2016August 2011More modern by 63 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony A6500

 TX10 A6500 

Common features in the Sony A6500 and Sony TX10

 A6500 TX10 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony A6500 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A6500 has got physical measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Sony A6500 versus Sony TX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the A6500 versus the TX10.

Sony A6500 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A6500 and TX10 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Sony A6500 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6500 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A6500 and TX10.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A6500 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony A6500 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent A6500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sony A6500 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Sony A6500 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6500 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6500 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX10 Portrait photography highlights
80
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A6500 Street photography factors
Sony TX10 Street photography factors
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Sports photography camera
77
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (350 shots)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Travel photography camera
74
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
71
environment proofing
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6500 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX10 Landscape photography factors
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
terrible battery pack (350 shots)
46
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A6500
Vlogging with Sony TX10
39
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
34
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Sony A6500 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6500 and Sony TX10
 Sony Alpha a6500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2016-10-06 2011-08-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.70 m
Flash modes Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 453 grams (1.00 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1405 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $1,298 $309