Canon 1100D vs Sony TX55

Let's look much closer at the Canon 1100D versus Sony TX55, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the 1100D (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the 1100D (APS-C) and TX55 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1100D was launched 3 months earlier than the TX55 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon 1100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 1100D matches up versus the TX55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 1100D & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are available at Canon 1100D Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 1100D provides external measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Canon 1100D versus Sony TX55 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 1100D versus the TX55.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1100D and TX55 is 67 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1100D and TX55.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1100D due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX55 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively.