Sony TX55 vs Sony A55

Below is a extended review of the Sony TX55 vs Sony A55, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX55 (16MP) and the A55 (16MP) is very similar but the TX55 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TX55 was brought out 12 months later than the A55 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TX55 grades vs the A55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 & Sony SLT-A55. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony TX55 Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Sony TX55 has got physical measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony A55 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Sony TX55 vs Sony A55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TX55 compared to the A55.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX55 and A55 is 97 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX55 and A55.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The TX55 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh trickier. The fresher TX55 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.