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Sony H55 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Sony H55 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Sony H55 vs Sony TX200V Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony H55 versus Sony TX200V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the H55 (14MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H55 was manufactured 19 months earlier than the TX200V making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony H55 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the H55 grades against the TX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Sony TX200V

 H55 TX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony H55

 TX200V H55 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012June 2010Fresher by 19 months
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony H55 and Sony TX200V

 H55 TX200V 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony H55 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Sony H55 provides outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Sony H55 versus Sony TX200V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the H55 against the TX200V.

Sony H55 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H55 and TX200V is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sony H55 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the H55 and TX200V.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony TX200V to give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older H55 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony H55 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H55 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H55 Portrait photography information
Sony TX200V Portrait photography information
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
decent MP (18MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H55
Street photography with Sony TX200V
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H55 Sports photography info
Sony TX200V Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H55 Travel photography advice
Sony TX200V Travel photography advice
67
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proof
comes with focus via touch
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H55
Landscape photography with Sony TX200V
42
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
47
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony H55
Vlogging with Sony TX200V
28
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
35
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
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Sony H55 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H55 and Sony TX200V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-06-16 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200 grams (0.44 lb) 129 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $235 $500