Sony TX1 vs Sony A57

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony TX1 versus Sony A57, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the TX1 (10MP) and A57 (16MP) and the TX1 (1/2.4") and A57 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The TX1 was released 4 years prior to the A57 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TX1 grades vs the A57 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 and Sony SLT-A57. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony TX1 Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Sony TX1 provides outside measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony A57 has specifications of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

Compare the Sony TX1 versus Sony A57 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TX1 against the A57.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX1 and A57 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TX1 and A57.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TX1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A57 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older TX1 will be behind in sensor innovation.