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Sony TX10 vs Sony A65

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Sony TX10 vs Sony A65 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
  • Introduced August 2011
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony A65

 TX10 A65 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony TX10

 A65 TX10 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony TX10 and Sony A65

 TX10 A65 
LaunchedAugust 2011November 2011Similar generation
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution921k921kIdentical 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).

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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.

Sony TX10 vs Sony A65 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TX10 and A65 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Sony TX10 vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony TX10 vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Sony TX10 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX10 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX10 Portrait photography factors
Sony A65 Portrait photography factors
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX10
Street photography with Sony A65
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
77
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX10 Sports photography features
Sony A65 Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX10 Travel photography factors
Sony A65 Travel photography factors
71
environment sealing
includes focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
megapixel count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX10 Landscape photography information
Sony A65 Landscape photography information
46
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A65 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
78
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic socket
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Sony TX10 vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX10 and Sony A65
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10Sony SLT-A65
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