Sony TX5 vs Sony A65
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Sony TX5 vs Sony A65 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
- Launched November 2011
- New Model is Sony A68
Sony TX5 vs Sony A65 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Sony TX5 versus Sony A65, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the TX5 (10MP) and A65 (24MP) and the TX5 (1/2.4") and A65 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TX5 was released 21 months prior to the A65 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TX5 grades versus the A65 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony TX5 vs Sony A65 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 & Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony TX5 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony A65
TX5 | A65 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony TX5
A65 | TX5 | |||
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Launched | November 2011 | February 2010 | Fresher by 21 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony TX5 and Sony A65
TX5 | A65 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Sony TX5 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony TX5 offers exterior dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).
Check the Sony TX5 versus Sony A65 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TX5 and the A65.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TX5 and A65 is 96 and 64 respectively.
Sony TX5 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX5 and A65.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TX5 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A65 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older TX5 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony TX5 vs Sony A65 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | Sony SLT-A65 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | Sony SLT-A65 |
Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2010-02-18 | 2011-11-15 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 surface area | 27.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.90 m | 10.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 148g (0.33 lbs) | 622g (1.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 717 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 560 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BN1 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $239 | $700 |