Sony TX30 vs Sony A35

Let's look more in depth at the Sony TX30 versus Sony A35, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the TX30 (18MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very close but the TX30 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The TX30 was unveiled 23 months after the A35 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TX30 grades versus the A35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 and Sony SLT-A35. The full galleries are provided at Sony TX30 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX30 features outer measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony TX30 versus Sony A35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TX30 versus the A35.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX30 and A35 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX30 and A35.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TX30 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony TX30 will result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher TX30 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.