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Sony TX1 vs Sony A35

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sony TX1 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched August 2009
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Old Model is Sony A33
  • Refreshed by Sony A37
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Sony TX1 vs Sony A35 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Sony TX1 and Sony A35, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both built by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the TX1 (10MP) and A35 (16MP) and the TX1 (1/2.4") and A35 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TX1 was revealed 3 years prior to the A35 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TX1 grades against the A35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony A35

 TX1 A35 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony TX1

 A35 TX1 
IntroducedSeptember 2011August 2009More modern by 25 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony TX1 and Sony A35

 TX1 A35 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony TX1 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony TX1 enjoys physical dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony A35 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TX1 and the A35.

Sony TX1 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX1 and A35 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Sony TX1 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX1 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX1 and A35.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TX1 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A35 will provide more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged TX1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony TX1 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony TX1 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX1 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A35 Portrait photography highlights
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
73
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX1
Street photography with Sony A35
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (415 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX1 Sports photography information
Sony A35 Sports photography information
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no phase detect auto focus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
not so great battery life (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TX1
Travel photography with Sony A35
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
lighter than competition (415 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (440 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX1 Landscape photography advice
Sony A35 Landscape photography advice
31
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
not so great battery life (440 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX1 Vlogging highlights
Sony A35 Vlogging highlights
28
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
lighter than competition (415g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Sony TX1 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX1 and Sony A35
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 Sony SLT-A35
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-08-06 2011-09-20
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.4" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.104 x 4.578mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-4.6 -
Macro focus distance 8cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142g (0.31 pounds) 415g (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $350 $598