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Sony TX30 vs Sony A77 II

Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73

Sony TX30 vs Sony A77 II Key Specs

Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Announced July 2013
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched May 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony A77
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Sony TX30 vs Sony A77 II Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Sony TX30 versus Sony A77 II, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the TX30 (18MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the TX30 (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The TX30 was introduced 9 months earlier than the A77 II and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TX30 scores against the A77 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony A77 II

 TX30 A77 II 
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Sony TX30

 A77 II TX30 
LaunchedMay 2014July 2013Fresher by 9 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony TX30 and Sony A77 II

 TX30 A77 II 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution1229k1229kExact same screen resolution

Sony TX30 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Sony TX30 enjoys physical measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony A77 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TX30 vs the A77 II.

Sony TX30 vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX30 and A77 II is 96 and 62 respectively.

Sony TX30 vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Sony TX30 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX30 and A77 II.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TX30 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A77 II will result in greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older TX30 will be behind in sensor tech.

Sony TX30 vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Sony TX30 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX30 vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Portrait photography camera
39
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
79
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX30 as a Street photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
76
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX30
Sports photography with Sony A77 II
46
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
bad battery pack (480 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX30 Travel photography features
Sony A77 II Travel photography features
69
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
weather proof
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (480 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX30 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A77 II Landscape photography highlights
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
bad battery pack (480 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX30 Vlogging advice
Sony A77 II Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
78
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic port
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Sony TX30 vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX30 and Sony A77 II
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30Sony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 Sony SLT-A77 II
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-07-26 2014-05-21
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.3" 3"
Display resolution 1,229k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 141 grams (0.31 lbs) 647 grams (1.43 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1013
Other
Battery life - 480 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer - Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $230 $1,198