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Sony TX55 vs Sony A65

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Sony TX55 vs Sony A65 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 A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Released November 2011
  • Successor is Sony A68
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Sony TX55 vs Sony A65 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Sony TX55 vs Sony A65, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the TX55 (16MP) and A65 (24MP) and the TX55 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The TX55 was unveiled 3 months prior to the A65 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TX55 matches up vs the A65 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony A65

 TX55 A65 
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k921kSharper display (+309k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony TX55

 A65 TX55 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony TX55 and Sony A65

 TX55 A65 
ReleasedJuly 2011November 2011Same generation
Manual focus Very exact focus

Sony TX55 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony TX55 enjoys outside 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 A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TX55 compared to the A65.

Sony TX55 vs Sony A65 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX55 and A65 is 97 and 64 respectively.

Sony TX55 vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX55 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TX55 and A65.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TX55 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A65 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively.

Sony TX55 vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Sony TX55 vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX55 vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX55 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A65 Portrait photography highlights
36
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony TX55 Street photography details
Sony A65 Street photography details
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX55 Sports photography features
Sony A65 Sports photography features
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TX55
Travel photography with Sony A65
69
great battery (250 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX55 Landscape photography features
Sony A65 Landscape photography features
50
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX55 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A65 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
78
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic socket
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Sony TX55 vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX55 and Sony A65
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55Sony SLT-A65
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 Sony SLT-A65
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-07-24 2011-11-15
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology XtraFine OLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 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 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 109 gr (0.24 lb) 622 gr (1.37 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 717
Other
Battery life 250 photos 560 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $350 $700