Sony TX10 vs Sony A65
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Sony TX10 vs Sony A65 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
- Introduced August 2011
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
- Launched November 2011
- New Model is Sony A68
Sony TX10 vs Sony A65 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Sony TX10 vs Sony A65, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are built by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the TX10 (16MP) and A65 (24MP) and the TX10 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TX10 was unveiled 3 months earlier than the A65 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TX10 grades against the A65 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony TX10 vs Sony A65 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 and Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are available at Sony TX10 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony A65
TX10 | A65 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony TX10
A65 | TX10 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony TX10 and Sony A65
TX10 | A65 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | November 2011 | Similar generation | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Display resolution | 921k | 921k | Identical display resolution |
Sony TX10 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony TX10 features outside measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).
Analyze the Sony TX10 vs Sony A65 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TX10 and the A65.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TX10 and A65 is 96 and 64 respectively.
Sony TX10 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TX10 and A65.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TX10 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A65 will offer you greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively.
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Sony TX10 vs Sony A65 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | Sony SLT-A65 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | Sony SLT-A65 |
Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2011-08-16 | 2011-11-15 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
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) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | XtraFine LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 2 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.70 m | 10.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) | 622 gr (1.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 717 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 560 photos |
Style of battery | - | 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 recording | ||
Storage type | 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 |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $309 | $700 |