Sony TX55 vs Sony A33
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Sony TX55 vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(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
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- 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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sony TX55 vs Sony A33 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 & Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are provided at Sony TX55 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony A33
TX55 | A33 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | August 2010 | More modern by 12 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 921k | Crisper screen (+309k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Sony TX55
A33 | TX55 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony TX55 and Sony A33
TX55 | A33 | |||
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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).
Look at the Sony TX55 and Sony A33 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX55 and A33 is 97 and 67 respectively.
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.
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Sony TX55 vs Sony A33 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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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 |