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Sony TX5 vs Sony A35

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sony TX5 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2010
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Old Model is Sony A33
  • Replacement is Sony A37
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Sony TX5 vs Sony A35 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sony TX5 and Sony A35, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are designed by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the TX5 (10MP) and A35 (16MP) and the TX5 (1/2.4") and A35 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The TX5 was released 19 months prior to the A35 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TX5 scores versus the A35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony A35

 TX5 A35 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony TX5

 A35 TX5 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011February 2010More modern by 19 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony TX5 and Sony A35

 TX5 A35 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony TX5 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony TX5 offers outside dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony A35 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TX5 compared to the A35.

Sony TX5 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TX5 and A35 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Sony TX5 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX5 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TX5 and A35.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TX5 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A35 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged TX5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony TX5 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony TX5 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX5 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX5 Portrait photography factors
Sony A35 Portrait photography factors
26
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
73
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony TX5 as a Street photography camera
Sony A35 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (148 grams)
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (415g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX5
Sports photography with Sony A35
33
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
no phase detect AF
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
low battery life (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX5 Travel photography factors
Sony A35 Travel photography factors
62
environment proofing
supports touch focus
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (148 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
58
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low battery life (440 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony TX5
Landscape photography with Sony A35
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
low battery life (440 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX5 Vlogging advice
Sony A35 Vlogging advice
30
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than competition (148g)
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (415 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Sony TX5 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX5 and Sony A35
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Sony SLT-A35
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2010-02-18 2011-09-20
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.4" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.104 x 4.578mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.90 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148 gr (0.33 lb) 415 gr (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $239 $598