Sony TX10 vs Sony A55

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Sony TX10 and Sony A55, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX10 (16MP) and the A55 (16MP) is fairly close but the TX10 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The TX10 was brought out 12 months after the A55 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TX10 matches up against the A55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 & Sony SLT-A55. The entire galleries are available at Sony TX10 Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony TX10 has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony A55 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony TX10 and Sony A55 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TX10 and the A55.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TX10 and A55 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TX10 and A55.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The TX10 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF harder. The fresher TX10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.