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Sony TX55 vs Sony A58

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Sony TX55 vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Launched July 2011
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony A57
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Sony TX55 vs Sony A58 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Sony TX55 and Sony A58, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX55 (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the TX55 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The TX55 was announced 3 years earlier than the A58 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the TX55 matches up vs the A58 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony A58

 TX55 A58 
Screen dimensions3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k460kCrisper screen (+770k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony TX55

 A58 TX55 
RevealedNovember 2013July 2011Newer by 28 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sony TX55 and Sony A58

 TX55 A58 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony TX55 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony TX55 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony A58 has proportions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Look at the Sony TX55 and Sony A58 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TX55 compared to the A58.

Sony TX55 vs Sony A58 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX55 and A58 is 97 and 68 respectively.

Sony TX55 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX55 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX55 and A58.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TX55 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A58 will provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged TX55 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony TX55 vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Sony TX55 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX55 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX55 Portrait photography advice
Sony A58 Portrait photography advice
36
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX55 Street photography details
Sony A58 Street photography details
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
78
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX55 Sports photography highlights
Sony A58 Sports photography highlights
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery (250 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
81
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (690 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TX55
Travel photography with Sony A58
69
good battery (250 per charge)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
good battery pack (690 per charge)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX55 Landscape photography advice
Sony A58 Landscape photography advice
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (690 per charge)
small screen (2.7 inches)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX55 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A58 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Sony TX55 vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX55 and Sony A58
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55Sony SLT-A58
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 Sony SLT-A58
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-07-24 2013-11-27
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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 range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology XtraFine OLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 109 gr (0.24 lbs) 492 gr (1.08 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 753
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 690 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $350 $645