Sony A100 vs Sony TX55

Below, we will be matching up the Sony A100 versus Sony TX55, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the A100 (10MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the A100 (APS-C) and TX55 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The A100 was revealed 6 years prior to the TX55 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A100 grades versus the TX55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A100 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A100 comes with outer dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A100 vs the TX55.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and TX55 is 64 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A100 and TX55.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A100 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony TX55 will show extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older A100 will be behind in sensor technology.