Sony TX10 vs Sony A35
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Sony TX10 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched August 2011
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Sony TX10 vs Sony A35 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Sony TX10 and Sony A35, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both designed by Sony. The image resolution of the TX10 (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the TX10 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TX10 was unveiled at a similar time to the A35 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TX10 matches up against the A35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony TX10 vs Sony A35 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 and Sony SLT-A35. The full galleries are available at Sony TX10 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony A35
TX10 | A35 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony TX10
A35 | TX10 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Sony TX10 and Sony A35
TX10 | A35 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | September 2011 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Display resolution | 921k | 921k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Sony TX10 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony TX10 enjoys physical measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony A35 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
Compare the Sony TX10 and Sony A35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TX10 vs the A35.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TX10 and A35 is 96 and 69 respectively.
Sony TX10 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TX10 and A35.
As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor measurements. The TX10 contains the smaller sensor which will make achieving bokeh trickier.
Sony TX10 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony TX10 vs Sony A35 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | Sony SLT-A35 |
Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2011-08-16 | 2011-09-20 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | BIONZ | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | XtraFine LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 2 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
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 | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) | 415 grams (0.91 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 763 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 440 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN1 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $309 | $598 |