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Sony H70 vs Sony TX55

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony H70 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Announced July 2011
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Sony H70 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Sony H70 versus Sony TX55, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H70 (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H70 was launched 6 months earlier than the TX55 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony H70 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the H70 matches up vs the TX55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Sony TX55

 H70 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony H70

 TX55 H70 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony H70 and Sony TX55

 H70 TX55 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony H70 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Sony H70 offers physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check the Sony H70 versus Sony TX55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the H70 against the TX55.

Sony H70 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H70 and TX55 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Sony H70 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Sony H70 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the H70 and TX55.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos though you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Sony H70 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Sony H70 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H70 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H70 Portrait photography details
Sony TX55 Portrait photography details
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H70 Street photography info
Sony TX55 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony H70 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX55 Sports photography highlights
36
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H70 Travel photography advice
Sony TX55 Travel photography advice
67
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H70 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX55 Landscape photography advice
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony H70
Vlogging with Sony TX55
29
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Sony H70 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H70 and Sony TX55
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-06 2011-07-24
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Clear Photo LCD XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lb) 109 gr (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $199 $350