Nikon A vs Sony TX55

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon A and Sony TX55, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly close but the A (APS-C) and TX55 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The A was manufactured 23 months later than the TX55 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon A being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the A grades versus the TX55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon A Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon A has external dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Nikon A and Sony TX55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the A and the TX55.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A and TX55 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A and TX55.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The A has got the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler. The more recent A is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.