Sony TX30 vs Sony A55
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Sony TX30 vs Sony A55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Introduced July 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Launched August 2010
- Renewed by Sony A57
Sony TX30 vs Sony A55 Overview
Below is a in depth review of the Sony TX30 vs Sony A55, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are created by Sony. The resolution of the TX30 (18MP) and the A55 (16MP) is very comparable but the TX30 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TX30 was brought out 2 years later than the A55 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TX30 scores vs the A55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony TX30 vs Sony A55 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 & Sony SLT-A55. The entire galleries are available at Sony TX30 Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony A55
TX30 | A55 | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | August 2010 | More recent by 36 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 921k | Crisper display (+308k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Sony TX30
A55 | TX30 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony TX30 and Sony A55
TX30 | A55 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing |
Sony TX30 vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony TX30 comes with physical measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony A55 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony TX30 vs Sony A55 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TX30 compared to the A55.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX30 and A55 is 96 and 67 respectively.
Sony TX30 vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TX30 and A55.
As you can see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TX30 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony TX30 will provide more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger TX30 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony TX30 vs Sony A55 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | Sony SLT-A55 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | Sony SLT-A55 |
Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-07-26 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3.3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,229 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | OLED monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 141 grams (0.31 pounds) | 500 grams (1.10 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 816 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 380 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $230 | $800 |