Sony A99 II vs Sony TX55

In this write-up, we are looking at the Sony A99 II versus Sony TX55, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and TX55 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The A99 II was introduced 5 years later than the TX55 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A99 II scores versus the TX55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha A99 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A99 II Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A99 II offers outside measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Sony A99 II versus Sony TX55 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A99 II versus the TX55.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A99 II and TX55 is 57 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A99 II and TX55.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A99 II using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A99 II will give extra detail using its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger A99 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.