Sony A450 vs Sony TX55

Here, we will be analyzing the Sony A450 and Sony TX55, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the A450 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is pretty similar but the A450 (APS-C) and TX55 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The A450 was brought out 18 months before the TX55 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A450 matches up against the TX55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A450 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A450 enjoys external measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A450 vs the TX55.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A450 and TX55 is 65 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A450 and TX55.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A450 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony TX55 will offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older A450 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.