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Sony A550 vs Sony TX7

Portability
63
Imaging
54
Features
65
Overall
58
Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Sony A550 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Sony A550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Released December 2009
  • Old Model is Sony A100
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Sony A550 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Sony A550 and Sony TX7, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the A550 (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the A550 (APS-C) and TX7 (1/2.4") provide different sensor measurements.

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The A550 was released about the same time to the TX7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A550 grades versus the TX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A550 over the Sony TX7

 A550 TX7 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony A550

 TX7 A550 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A550 and Sony TX7

 A550 TX7 
IntroducedDecember 2009January 2010Similar generation
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sony A550 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A550 provides exterior measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A550 versus the TX7.

Sony A550 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A550 and TX7 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Sony A550 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Sony A550 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A550 and TX7.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A550 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony A550 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Sony A550 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Sony A550 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A550 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A550 Portrait photography features
Sony TX7 Portrait photography features
72
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A550
Street photography with Sony TX7
74
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A550
Sports photography with Sony TX7
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
bad battery power (480 CIPA)
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A550 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX7 Travel photography highlights
52
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
bad battery power (480 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
59
offers focus by touch
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (149g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A550 Landscape photography details
Sony TX7 Landscape photography details
66
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
bad battery power (480 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
36
rather wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A550 Vlogging advice
Sony TX7 Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
32
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (149 grams)
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Sony A550 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A550 and Sony TX7
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Category Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2009-12-09 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 632 grams (1.39 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 807 not tested
Other
Battery life 480 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FM500H NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $749 $300