Sony TX10 vs Sony A57
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Sony TX10 vs Sony A57 Key Specs
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- 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
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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Sony TX10 vs Sony A57 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 and Sony SLT-A57. The complete galleries are provided at Sony TX10 Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony A57
TX10 | A57 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Sony TX10
A57 | TX10 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | August 2011 | More modern by 13 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony TX10 and Sony A57
TX10 | A57 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Display resolution | 921k | 921k | The 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).
Look at the Sony TX10 vs Sony A57 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TX10 and A57 is 96 and 64 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony TX10 vs Sony A57 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | Sony SLT-A57 | |
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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 |