Sony H55 vs Sony TX55

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony H55 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

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.

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

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.