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Sony TX55 vs Sony A35

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sony TX55 vs Sony A35 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
  • Announced July 2011
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A33
  • Newer Model is Sony A37
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Sony TX55 vs Sony A35 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Sony TX55 vs Sony A35, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX55 (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very well matched but the TX55 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The TX55 was unveiled within a month of the A35 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TX55 matches up against the A35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony A35

 TX55 A35 
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k921kSharper display (+309k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony TX55

 A35 TX55 

Common features in the Sony TX55 and Sony A35

 TX55 A35 
AnnouncedJuly 2011September 2011Similar generation
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony TX55 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Sony TX55 provides external measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TX55 against the A35.

Sony TX55 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX55 and A35 is 97 and 69 respectively.

Sony TX55 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX55 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX55 and A35.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The TX55 offers the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult.

Sony TX55 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony TX55 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX55 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX55
Portrait photography with Sony A35
36
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX55
Street photography with Sony A35
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (415g)
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX55
Sports photography with Sony A35
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery life (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
low battery pack (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX55 Travel photography factors
Sony A35 Travel photography factors
69
good battery life (250 per charge)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
lighter than average (415g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (440 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX55 Landscape photography factors
Sony A35 Landscape photography factors
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery life (250 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
69
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
low battery pack (440 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX55 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A35 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
lighter than average (415 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Sony TX55 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX55 and Sony A35
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 Sony SLT-A35
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2011-07-24 2011-09-20
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.3" 3"
Display resolution 1,230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology XtraFine OLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 109 gr (0.24 pounds) 415 gr (0.91 pounds)
Physical 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 score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 763
Other
Battery life 250 photos 440 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $350 $598