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Sony TX5 vs Sony A99

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Sony TX5 vs Sony A99 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
  • Revealed February 2010
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Introduced December 2012
  • Superseded the Sony A900
  • Successor is Sony A99 II
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Sony TX5 vs Sony A99 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Sony TX5 vs Sony A99, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the TX5 (10MP) and A99 (24MP) and the TX5 (1/2.4") and A99 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The TX5 was revealed 3 years before the A99 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TX5 matches up versus the A99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony A99

 TX5 A99 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Sony TX5

 A99 TX5 
IntroducedDecember 2012February 2010Newer by 34 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony TX5 and Sony A99

 TX5 A99 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

Sony TX5 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX5 features external 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) and the Sony A99 has dimensions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TX5 vs the A99.

Sony TX5 vs Sony A99 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TX5 and A99 is 96 and 57 respectively.

Sony TX5 vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX5 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX5 and A99.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TX5 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A99 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged TX5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony TX5 vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Sony TX5 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX5 vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A99 as a Portrait photography camera
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no RAW files
82
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony TX5 Street photography details
Sony A99 Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
75
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A99 as a Sports photography camera
33
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no phase detect AF
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
low battery life (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX5 Travel photography highlights
Sony A99 Travel photography highlights
62
weather sealing
has touch focus
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (148g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
environment proofing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse mode
low battery life (500 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX5 Landscape photography details
Sony A99 Landscape photography details
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery life (500 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A99 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
76
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone jack
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Sony TX5 vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX5 and Sony A99
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5Sony SLT-A99
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Sony SLT-A99
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-02-18 2012-12-12
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.4" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.104 x 4.578mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 27.9mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.90 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148g (0.33 pounds) 812g (1.79 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 89
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1555
Other
Battery life - 500 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Storage slots Single Dual
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