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Sony TX30 vs Sony A65

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Sony TX30 vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Sony TX30
(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
Sony A65
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony A65

 TX30 A65 
AnnouncedJuly 2013November 2011More recent by 21 months
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k921kCrisper display (+308k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony TX30

 A65 TX30 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony TX30 and Sony A65

 TX30 A65 
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).

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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.

Sony TX30 vs Sony A65 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX30 and A65 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Sony TX30 vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony TX30 vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Sony TX30 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX30 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX30 Portrait photography info
Sony A65 Portrait photography info
38
manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX30 Street photography details
Sony A65 Street photography details
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX30
Sports photography with Sony A65
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TX30
Travel photography with Sony A65
69
environment sealing
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony TX30
Landscape photography with Sony A65
51
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TX30
Vlogging with Sony A65
34
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
78
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone socket
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Sony TX30 vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX30 and Sony A65
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30Sony SLT-A65
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