Sony TX200V vs Sony A55

Below is a extended overview of the Sony TX200V versus Sony A55, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX200V (18MP) and the A55 (16MP) is very close but the TX200V (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The TX200V was introduced 18 months later than the A55 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the TX200V matches up against the A55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V and Sony SLT-A55. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony TX200V Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX200V has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony A55 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Sony TX200V versus Sony A55 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TX200V against the A55.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX200V and A55 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX200V and A55.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TX200V with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony TX200V will render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger TX200V will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.