Sony TX55 vs Sony A57

Here is a complete comparison of the Sony TX55 and Sony A57, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the TX55 (16MP) and the A57 (16MP) is very similar but the TX55 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The TX55 was launched 13 months prior to the A57 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the TX55 matches up vs the A57 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 and Sony SLT-A57. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony TX55 Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Sony TX55 provides physical dimensions 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 A57 has proportions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TX55 versus the A57.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX55 and A57 is 97 and 64 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TX55 and A57.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The TX55 offers the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF trickier. The older TX55 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.