Sony TX55 vs Sony A65

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 and Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are viewable at Sony TX55 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

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.

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

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.