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Sony TX100V vs Sony A57

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
 
Sony SLT-A57 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
85
Overall
68

Sony TX100V vs Sony A57 Key Specs

Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Replaced the Sony A55
  • Refreshed by Sony A58
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Sony TX100V vs Sony A57 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Sony TX100V versus Sony A57, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX100V (16MP) and the A57 (16MP) is very close but the TX100V (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The TX100V was introduced 20 months earlier than the A57 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TX100V matches up against the A57 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony A57

 TX100V A57 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k921kSharper display (+308k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Sony TX100V

 A57 TX100V 
ReleasedSeptember 2012January 2011Newer by 20 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony TX100V and Sony A57

 TX100V A57 

Sony TX100V vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony TX100V enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst 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).

Compare the Sony TX100V versus Sony A57 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TX100V versus the A57.

Sony TX100V vs Sony A57 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TX100V and A57 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Sony TX100V vs Sony A57 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX100V vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TX100V and A57.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor dimensions. The TX100V offers the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field harder. The more aged TX100V will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony TX100V vs Sony A57 sensor size comparison

Sony TX100V vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX100V vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX100V
Portrait photography with Sony A57
30
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony TX100V as a Street photography camera
Sony A57 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (147 grams)
75
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX100V
Sports photography with Sony A57
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
78
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TX100V
Travel photography with Sony A57
65
comes with touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (147g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX100V Landscape photography information
Sony A57 Landscape photography information
43
decently wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TX100V
Vlogging with Sony A57
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (147 grams)
77
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
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Sony TX100V vs Sony A57 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX100V and Sony A57
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100VSony SLT-A57
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V Sony SLT-A57
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-01-06 2012-09-13
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
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 16000
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-4.6 -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147g (0.32 lbs) 618g (1.36 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 785
Other
Battery life - 550 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
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 pricing $380 $1,000