Sony TX1 vs Sony A65

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony TX1 vs Sony A65, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the TX1 (10MP) and A65 (24MP) and the TX1 (1/2.4") and A65 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The TX1 was revealed 3 years before the A65 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TX1 grades vs the A65 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 and Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are viewable at Sony TX1 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Sony TX1 provides physical dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Look at the Sony TX1 vs Sony A65 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TX1 compared to the A65.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX1 and A65 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TX1 and A65.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TX1 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A65 will offer you more detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older TX1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.