Sony HX100V vs Sony TX55

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.