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Sony TX10 vs Sony A35

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Sony TX10 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

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
  • Launched August 2011
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Superseded the Sony A33
  • Updated by Sony A37
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony A35

 TX10 A35 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony TX10

 A35 TX10 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Sony TX10 and Sony A35

 TX10 A35 
AnnouncedAugust 2011September 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution921k921kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony TX10 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TX10 and A35 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Sony TX10 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX10 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX10
Portrait photography with Sony A35
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX10
Street photography with Sony A35
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A35 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
terrible battery power (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX10 Travel photography features
Sony A35 Travel photography features
71
weather proof
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
lighter than others in class (415 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (440 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX10 Landscape photography information
Sony A35 Landscape photography information
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
terrible battery power (440 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX10 Vlogging info
Sony A35 Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic jack
lighter than others in class (415g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Sony TX10 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX10 and Sony A35
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10Sony SLT-A35
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
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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