Sony TX7 vs Sony A55
95 Imaging
33 Features
34 Overall
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67 Imaging
56 Features
80 Overall
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Sony TX7 vs Sony A55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Launched August 2010
- New Model is Sony A57
Sony TX7 vs Sony A55 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Sony TX7 versus Sony A55, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the TX7 (10MP) and A55 (16MP) and the TX7 (1/2.4") and A55 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TX7 was revealed 7 months before the A55 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TX7 matches up against the A55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony TX7 vs Sony A55 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 & Sony SLT-A55. The full galleries are provided at Sony TX7 Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony A55
TX7 | A55 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Sony TX7
A55 | TX7 | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | January 2010 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Sony TX7 and Sony A55
TX7 | A55 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | Identical screen resolution |
Sony TX7 vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony TX7 comes with outer measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony A55 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Analyze the Sony TX7 versus Sony A55 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TX7 compared to the A55.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX7 and A55 is 95 and 67 respectively.
Sony TX7 vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TX7 and A55.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TX7 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A55 will offer you more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older TX7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony TX7 vs Sony A55 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | Sony SLT-A55 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | Sony SLT-A55 |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2010-08-24 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.4" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.104 x 4.578mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.80 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) | 500 gr (1.10 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 816 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 380 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN1 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $300 | $800 |