Sony TX30 vs Sony A99

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.