Nikon P600 vs Sony TX55

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon P600 versus Sony TX55, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P600 was introduced 2 years later than the TX55 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the P600 matches up vs the TX55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P600 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P600 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P600 provides exterior dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 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).

Take a look at the Nikon P600 versus Sony TX55 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the P600 and the TX55.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P600 and TX55 is 65 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P600 and TX55.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent P600 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.