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Sony TX30 vs Sony A35

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sony TX30 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Released July 2013
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A33
  • Later Model is Sony A37
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Sony TX30 vs Sony A35 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony A35

 TX30 A35 
RevealedJuly 2013September 2011Newer by 23 months
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k921kSharper display (+308k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony TX30

 A35 TX30 

Common features in the Sony TX30 and Sony A35

 TX30 A35 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Sony TX30 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony TX30 vs Sony A35 size comparison

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

Sony TX30 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX30 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony TX30 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony TX30 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX30 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX30 Portrait photography advice
Sony A35 Portrait photography advice
38
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony TX30 Street photography factors
Sony A35 Street photography factors
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (415g)
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A35 as a Sports photography camera
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery life (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX30 Travel photography info
Sony A35 Travel photography info
69
weather sealing
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
58
lighter than others (415 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (440 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX30 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A35 as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
bad battery life (440 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TX30
Vlogging with Sony A35
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
lighter than others (415 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Sony TX30 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX30 and Sony A35
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 Sony SLT-A35
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2013-07-26 2011-09-20
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,229k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 grams (0.31 lb) 415 grams (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $230 $598