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Sony HX100V vs Sony TX55

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony HX100V vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Sony HX100V
(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
Sony TX55
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony TX55

 HX100V TX55 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony HX100V

 TX55 HX100V 
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k921kClearer screen (+309k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony HX100V and Sony TX55

 HX100V TX55 
RevealedOctober 2011July 2011Similar 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony HX100V vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX100V and TX55 is 66 and 97 respectively.

Sony HX100V vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX100V vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX100V Portrait photography advice
Sony TX55 Portrait photography advice
39
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX100V Street photography information
Sony TX55 Street photography information
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors (577g)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX100V
Sports photography with Sony TX55
49
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery power (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX100V Travel photography factors
Sony TX55 Travel photography factors
54
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (577 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
great battery power (250 CIPA)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX100V Landscape photography details
Sony TX55 Landscape photography details
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
great battery power (250 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX100V as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX55 as a Vlogging camera
25
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (577 grams)
34
relatively wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
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Sony HX100V vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX100V and Sony TX55
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
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