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Sony H55 vs Sony TX55

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony H55 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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
  • Launched July 2011
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Sony H55 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Sony H55 vs Sony TX55, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the H55 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H55 was introduced 13 months prior to the TX55 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony H55 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the H55 scores against the TX55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Sony TX55

 H55 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony H55

 TX55 H55 
LaunchedJuly 2011June 2010More modern by 13 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
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 TX55

 H55 TX55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony H55 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony H55 has physical dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the H55 versus the TX55.

Sony H55 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the H55 and TX55 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Sony H55 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the H55 and TX55.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TX55 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged H55 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Sony H55 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H55 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H55 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX55 Portrait photography highlights
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H55 Street photography factors
Sony TX55 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H55
Sports photography with Sony TX55
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H55 Travel photography information
Sony TX55 Travel photography information
67
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
better than average battery (250 shots)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H55 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H55 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX55 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
34
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Sony H55 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H55 and Sony TX55
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2011-07-24
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (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 display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200 gr (0.44 pounds) 109 gr (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 - 250 images
Style of battery - 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 shooting
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $235 $350