Canon SX500 IS vs Sony TX55

In this article, we are comparing the Canon SX500 IS and Sony TX55, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was launched 14 months later than the TX55 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX500 IS scores versus the TX55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX500 IS provides outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX500 IS and Sony TX55 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the TX55.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and TX55 is 80 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and TX55.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX500 IS will have an edge in sensor innovation.