Sony a1 vs Sony TX55

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Sony a1 versus Sony TX55, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the a1 (50MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the a1 (Full frame) and TX55 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The a1 was released 9 years later than the TX55 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the a1 grades against the TX55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are provided at Sony a1 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony a1 has outer measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Sony a1 versus Sony TX55 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the a1 vs the TX55.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the a1 and TX55 is 61 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the a1 and TX55.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The a1 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony a1 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 34MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern a1 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.