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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony TX55

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Released March 2013
  • Replacement is Sony A6000
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Sony NEX-6 and Sony TX55, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-6 (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly similar but the NEX-6 (APS-C) and TX55 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-6 was announced 21 months after the TX55 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NEX-6 scores against the TX55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sony TX55

 NEX-6 TX55 
IntroducedMarch 2013July 2011Newer by 21 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony NEX-6

 TX55 NEX-6 
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k921kCrisper display (+309k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony NEX-6 and Sony TX55

 NEX-6 TX55 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-6 enjoys exterior measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Sony NEX-6 and Sony TX55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the NEX-6 against the TX55.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-6 and TX55 is 85 and 97 respectively.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-6 and TX55.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The NEX-6 has the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field easier. The newer NEX-6 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX55 Portrait photography factors
74
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
36
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-6
Street photography with Sony TX55
78
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (345 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Sports photography factors
Sony TX55 Sports photography factors
66
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
great battery life (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony NEX-6
Travel photography with Sony TX55
75
lighter than competition (345 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
69
great battery life (250 shots)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-6 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Landscape photography camera
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
great battery life (250 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Vlogging advice
Sony TX55 Vlogging advice
32
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (345g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no mic port
34
quite wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-6 and Sony TX55
 Sony Alpha NEX-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2013-03-25 2011-07-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4912 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 345 gr (0.76 pounds) 109 gr (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 1018 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos 250 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $365 $350