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Sony TX10 vs Sony A57

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
 
Sony SLT-A57 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
85
Overall
68

Sony TX10 vs Sony A57 Key Specs

Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released August 2011
Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Old Model is Sony A55
  • Refreshed by Sony A58
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Sony TX10 vs Sony A57 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Sony TX10 vs Sony A57, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both offered by Sony. The image resolution of the TX10 (16MP) and the A57 (16MP) is fairly close but the TX10 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The TX10 was launched 13 months earlier than the A57 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TX10 scores vs the A57 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony A57

 TX10 A57 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Sony TX10

 A57 TX10 
RevealedSeptember 2012August 2011More modern by 13 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony TX10 and Sony A57

 TX10 A57 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution921k921kThe same display resolution

Sony TX10 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony TX10 enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony A57 has sizing of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TX10 versus the A57.

Sony TX10 vs Sony A57 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TX10 and A57 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Sony TX10 vs Sony A57 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TX10 and A57.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor sizes. The TX10 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field harder. The more aged TX10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony TX10 vs Sony A57 sensor size comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX10 vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A57 Portrait photography highlights
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX10
Street photography with Sony A57
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
75
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX10 Sports photography information
Sony A57 Sports photography information
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
78
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TX10
Travel photography with Sony A57
71
weather proof
boasts touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A57 as a Landscape photography camera
46
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A57 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
77
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic port
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Sony TX10 vs Sony A57 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX10 and Sony A57
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10Sony SLT-A57
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 Sony SLT-A57
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-08-16 2012-09-13
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 16000
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology XtraFine LCD Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 618 gr (1.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life - 550 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage 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
Launch cost $309 $1,000