Canon SX30 IS vs Sony TX55

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX30 IS and Sony TX55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was manufactured 10 months prior to the TX55 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX30 IS matches up versus the TX55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS has external dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

See the Canon SX30 IS and Sony TX55 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX30 IS against the TX55.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and TX55 is 64 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and TX55.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX55 to result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older SX30 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.