Sony TX30 vs Sony A65

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.