Sony HX100V vs Sony TX55
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Sony HX100V vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Released October 2011
- Updated by Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Revealed July 2011
Sony HX100V vs Sony TX55 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Sony HX100V vs Sony TX55, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe HX100V was brought out 3 months after the TX55 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the HX100V scores versus the TX55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony HX100V vs Sony TX55 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX100V Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony TX55
HX100V | TX55 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony HX100V
TX55 | HX100V | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 921k | Clearer screen (+309k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX100V and Sony TX55
HX100V | TX55 | |||
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Revealed | October 2011 | July 2011 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Sony HX100V vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Sony HX100V comes with outer dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony HX100V vs Sony TX55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the HX100V vs the TX55.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX100V and TX55 is 66 and 97 respectively.
Sony HX100V vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX100V and TX55.
As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.
Sony HX100V vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX100V vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-10-21 | 2011-07-24 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | BIONZ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-810mm (30.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.3" |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.70 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 577 grams (1.27 pounds) | 109 grams (0.24 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") | 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 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FH50 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $429 | $350 |