Sony TX55 vs Sony A58

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 and Sony SLT-A58. The whole galleries are provided at Sony TX55 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.