- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.2 megapixels
- 26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Sony DSC-TX55 Review.
- APS-C 369.7mm2
- 24.3 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 16,000
- Go in depth with our full Sony A65 Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the A65.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | DSC-TX55 | A65 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $350.00 | $999.99 |
Street Price: | $310.88 | $798.00 |
Date Available: | 2011-09-15 | 2011-10-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
3.8 oz
(109 g)
includes batteries |
29.8 oz
(846 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
3.7 x
2.1 x
0.5 in. (93 x 54 x 13 mm) |
5.2 x
3.8 x
3.2 in. (132 x 98 x 81 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Exmor R | Sony |
Effective Megapixels: | 16.2 | 24.3 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.34 microns | 3.95 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 74 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.4 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.6 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 717 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 4912 x 1920 (9.4 MP, Other), 3424 x 1920 (6.6 MP, 16:9) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 6000 x 3376 (20.3 MP, 16:9), 4240 x 2832 (12.0 MP, 3:2), 4240 x 2400 (10.2 MP, Other), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9) |
Image File Format: | JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO (3D), RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 10.0 | 10.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i(FX/FH))
1440x1080 (60i(HQ)) 1440x1080 (30) 1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30) |
1920x1080 (60p/28Mbps/PS or 60i/24Mbps/FX or 60i/17Mbps/FH or 24p/24Mbps/FX or 24p/17Mbps/FH)
1440x1080 (30p/12Mbps) 640x480 (30p/3Mbps) |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD/MPEG-4 | AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
Lens: | Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar | Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 26 - 130mm | 27 - 83mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 4.7 - 23.5mm | 18 - 55mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 5.00x | 3.06x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/4.8 (tele) - ? | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | 55.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | 1.4x / 2x | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection | Phase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type); Wide (auto, 15 points), Zone, Spot, Local |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | No | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | EVF type; 1.3cm (0.5") 2,359K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.09x mag., 22mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter | |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | 2,359,000 dots |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.73x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.09x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.3 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 1,229,800 dots | 921,600 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | Yes |
Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: | 13.6x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 16000 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto (100-1600), 100-16000. (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600) |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push | Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm white/Cool white/Day white/Daylight), Flash, C. Temp 2500 to 9900K, C Filter G7 to M7 (15-step), Custom, AWB micro adjustment |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/1600 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot | 1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | High Sensitivity / Night Scene / Hand-held Twilight / Night Portrait / Landscape / Soft Snap / Soft Skin / Anti Motion Blur / Backlight Correction HDR / Beach / Snow / Fireworks / Hispeed Shutter | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR, Sweep Panorama (2D/3D) |
Self Timer: | 2, 10, Portrait1, Portrait2 seconds | 2, 10; 3 or 5 frames after 10s seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off; Red-eye Reduction: On/Off/Auto | Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync (with external flash), Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 10.0 m / 32.8 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | ISO Auto: Approx.0.08 - Approx.3.7m (W); Approx.0.6 - Approx.2.6 m (T) | Lens dependent |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | n/a | Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | MS Micro M2 / microSD / microSDHC | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG | |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD/MPEG-4 | AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio :Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC |
Included Memory: | 0.0 MB | |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | Yes |
Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional Wireless or Wired | |
Connections (extended): | HDMI output | Type-C HDMI Mini Connector (BRAVIA Sync, PhotoTV HD); Wired Remote Terminal, External Stereo Micophone Jack, DC Input |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.47 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.41 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 5 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 10.0 | 10.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 10 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.14 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.081 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.29 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.054 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus, Wide Area AF = 0.130s | |
Startup Time: | 2.8 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 1.2 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.0 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 250 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 510 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary NP-FM500H |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Software CD-ROM (includes Picture Motion Browser, Image Data Converter 4) | |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.5 +); PMB is Windows only | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Optical Image Stabilization, 3.3" OLED Touchscreen, Full HD video, 3D and Picture Effect modes, Superior Auto, up to 10x Clear Image Zoom, Hi-speed AF. Available in black, silver, purple, and red. | SteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization, Articulating LCD, 1080p HD Video, Auto+, Multi-frame NR, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR, Picture Effect, D-Range Optimizer, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama, Smile Shutter, DOF Preview, 10fps Burst Mode, Built-in GPS. |