Sony TX30 vs Sony A65
96 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
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64 Imaging
63 Features
85 Overall
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Sony TX30 vs Sony A65 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Released July 2013
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
- Announced November 2011
- Successor is Sony A68
Sony TX30 vs Sony A65 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sony TX30 vs Sony A65, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the TX30 (18MP) and A65 (24MP) and the TX30 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TX30 was unveiled 21 months later than the A65 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the TX30 matches up vs the A65 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony TX30 vs Sony A65 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 and Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are viewable at Sony TX30 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony A65
TX30 | A65 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | November 2011 | More recent by 21 months | |
Display sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 921k | Crisper display (+308k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony TX30
A65 | TX30 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony TX30 and Sony A65
TX30 | A65 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus |
Sony TX30 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX30 comes with exterior measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has dimensions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).
Contrast the Sony TX30 vs Sony A65 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TX30 and the A65.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX30 and A65 is 96 and 64 respectively.
Sony TX30 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX30 and A65.
Plainly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TX30 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A65 will give you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher TX30 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony TX30 vs Sony A65 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | Sony SLT-A65 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | Sony SLT-A65 |
Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2013-07-26 | 2011-11-15 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 surface area | 28.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
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) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3.3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,229k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | OLED monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 10.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 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 port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 141 grams (0.31 pounds) | 622 grams (1.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") | 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 717 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 560 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $230 | $700 |