Sony H200 vs Sony TX55

On this page, we will be matching up the Sony H200 versus Sony TX55, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the H200 (20MP) and TX55 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H200 was unveiled 18 months after the TX55 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the H200 matches up against the TX55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are available at Sony H200 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony H200 provides physical measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the H200 and the TX55.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the H200 and TX55 is 67 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the H200 and TX55.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony H200 to offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher H200 provides an advantage in sensor technology.