Sony TX30 vs Sony A57
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Sony TX30 vs Sony A57 Key Specs
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Introduced July 2013
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Sony TX30 vs Sony A57 Overview
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Sony TX30 vs Sony A57 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony A57
TX30 | A57 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | September 2012 | Fresher by 11 months | |
Display size | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 921k | Sharper display (+308k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Sony TX30
A57 | TX30 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony TX30 and Sony A57
TX30 | A57 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing |
Sony TX30 vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony TX30 vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony TX30 vs Sony A57 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | Sony SLT-A57 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | Sony SLT-A57 |
Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-07-26 | 2012-09-13 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3.3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,229 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | OLED monitor | Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 141g (0.31 lb) | 618g (1.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") | 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 785 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 550 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $230 | $1,000 |