Sony A6000 vs Sony TX55

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Sony A6000 and Sony TX55, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the A6000 (24MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the A6000 (APS-C) and TX55 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The A6000 was revealed 2 years after the TX55 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A6000 grades vs the TX55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a6000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are available at Sony A6000 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony A6000 has outer measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A6000 and Sony TX55 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A6000 and the TX55.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A6000 and TX55 is 85 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A6000 and TX55.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A6000 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A6000 will give you extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher A6000 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.