Sony H55 vs Sony TX200V

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The entire galleries are provided at Sony H55 Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.