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Sony TX5 vs Sony A65

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Sony TX5 vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Sony TX5
(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
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony A65

 TX5 A65 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony TX5

 A65 TX5 
LaunchedNovember 2011February 2010Fresher by 21 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony TX5 and Sony A65

 TX5 A65 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Sony TX5 vs Sony A65 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TX5 and A65 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Sony TX5 vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony TX5 vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Sony TX5 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX5 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A65 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX5 as a Street photography camera
Sony A65 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
77
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A65 as a Sports photography camera
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no phase detect auto focus
81
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX5 Travel photography factors
Sony A65 Travel photography factors
62
weather proofing
supports focus via touch
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (148g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX5 Landscape photography factors
Sony A65 Landscape photography factors
43
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX5 Vlogging factors
Sony A65 Vlogging factors
30
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (148g)
78
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone jack
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Sony TX5 vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX5 and Sony A65
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5Sony SLT-A65
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
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