Sony A550 vs Sony TX7

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A550 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

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).

Take a look at the Sony A550 and Sony TX7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.