Sony TX30 vs Sony A99
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Sony TX30 vs Sony A99 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
- Announced July 2013
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
- Announced December 2012
- Superseded the Sony A900
- Later Model is Sony A99 II
Sony TX30 vs Sony A99 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Sony TX30 and Sony A99, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the TX30 (18MP) and A99 (24MP) and the TX30 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TX30 was launched 8 months after the A99 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TX30 matches up versus the A99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony TX30 vs Sony A99 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 and Sony SLT-A99. The complete galleries are provided at Sony TX30 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony A99
TX30 | A99 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | December 2012 | More modern by 8 months | |
Display sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Sony TX30
A99 | 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 A99
TX30 | A99 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1229k | 1229k | Identical display resolution |
Sony TX30 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony TX30 offers external measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony A99 has proportions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).
Examine the Sony TX30 and Sony A99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TX30 versus the A99.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX30 and A99 is 96 and 57 respectively.
Sony TX30 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX30 and A99.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TX30 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A99 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The younger TX30 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony TX30 vs Sony A99 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | Sony SLT-A99 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | Sony SLT-A99 |
Class | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2013-07-26 | 2012-12-12 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 19 |
Cross type focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3.3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,229 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | OLED monitor | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/250 secs |
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 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 141g (0.31 lb) | 812g (1.79 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") | 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 89 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1555 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC |
Card slots | One | 2 |
Launch cost | $230 | $1,998 |