Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TX55

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus XZ-10 versus Sony TX55, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was released 19 months after the TX55 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the XZ-10 matches up vs the TX55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-10 has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus XZ-10 versus Sony TX55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the XZ-10 and the TX55.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and TX55 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and TX55.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony TX55 to give more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent XZ-10 will have an advantage in sensor tech.