Sony A380 vs Sony TX55

Below, we are reviewing the Sony A380 and Sony TX55, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. The resolution of the A380 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is very similar but the A380 (APS-C) and TX55 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The A380 was brought out 23 months prior to the TX55 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A380 matches up vs the TX55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A380 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony A380 features outer measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A380 vs the TX55.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A380 and TX55 is 68 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A380 and TX55.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A380 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony TX55 will offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older A380 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.