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Sony TX55 vs Sony A33

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Sony TX55 vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Later Model is Sony A35
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Sony TX55 vs Sony A33 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Sony TX55 and Sony A33, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the TX55 (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the TX55 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The TX55 was introduced 12 months after the A33 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TX55 matches up versus the A33 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony A33

 TX55 A33 
ReleasedJuly 2011August 2010More modern by 12 months
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k921kCrisper screen (+309k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony TX55

 A33 TX55 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony TX55 and Sony A33

 TX55 A33 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Sony TX55 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony TX55 offers outer dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TX55 versus the A33.

Sony TX55 vs Sony A33 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX55 and A33 is 97 and 67 respectively.

Sony TX55 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX55 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX55 and A33.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TX55 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony TX55 will give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer TX55 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony TX55 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Sony TX55 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX55 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX55
Portrait photography with Sony A33
36
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
72
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony TX55 as a Street photography camera
Sony A33 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
76
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX55 Sports photography info
Sony A33 Sports photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TX55
Travel photography with Sony A33
69
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery life (340 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX55 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A33 Landscape photography highlights
50
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery (250 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
67
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
terrible battery life (340 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX55 Vlogging highlights
Sony A33 Vlogging highlights
34
pretty wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
77
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone jack
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Sony TX55 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX55 and Sony A33
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 Sony SLT-A33
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2011-07-24 2010-08-24
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech XtraFine OLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 109g (0.24 pounds) 500g (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 591
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 340 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $350 $230