Sony TX30 vs Sony A57

Let's look more closely at the Sony TX30 vs Sony A57, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX30 (18MP) and the A57 (16MP) is very comparable but the TX30 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The TX30 was launched 11 months later than the A57 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the TX30 scores versus the A57 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 and Sony SLT-A57. The complete galleries are provided at Sony TX30 Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Sony TX30 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony A57 has specifications of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony TX30 vs Sony A57 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the TX30 versus the A57.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX30 and A57 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX30 and A57.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TX30 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony TX30 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TX30 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.