Sony H55 vs Sony TX9

Here, we will be contrasting the Sony H55 vs Sony TX9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H55 (14MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H55 was unveiled within a month of the TX9 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony H55 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the H55 matches up vs the TX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The full galleries are available at Sony H55 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony H55 comes with exterior dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the H55 compared to the TX9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the H55 and TX9 is 92 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the H55 and TX9.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony H55 to render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.