Sony A550 vs Sony TX200V

Lets look a little more in depth at the Sony A550 versus Sony TX200V, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the A550 (14MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the A550 (APS-C) and TX200V (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The A550 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the TX200V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the A550 grades against the TX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A550 Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A550 offers outside dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A550 compared to the TX200V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A550 and TX200V is 63 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A550 and TX200V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A550 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony TX200V will produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged A550 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.