Sony TX5 vs Sony A35
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Sony TX5 vs Sony A35 Key Specs
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- 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
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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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Sony TX5 vs Sony A35 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 & Sony SLT-A35. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony TX5 Gallery & Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony A35
TX5 | A35 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony TX5
A35 | TX5 | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | February 2010 | More modern by 19 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Sony TX5 and Sony A35
TX5 | A35 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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).
Analyze the Sony TX5 and Sony A35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TX5 and A35 is 96 and 69 respectively.
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.
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Sony TX5 vs Sony A35 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | Sony SLT-A35 | |
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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 |