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Sony HX200V vs Sony TX55

Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony HX200V vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX100V
  • New Model is Sony HX300
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
  • Announced July 2011
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Sony HX200V vs Sony TX55 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony HX200V and Sony TX55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX200V was introduced 10 months later than the TX55 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the HX200V matches up versus the TX55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony TX55

 HX200V TX55 
AnnouncedMay 2012July 2011More recent by 10 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony HX200V

 TX55 HX200V 
Screen dimension3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k922kCrisper screen (+308k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony HX200V and Sony TX55

 HX200V TX55 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony HX200V vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony HX200V has external measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the HX200V and the TX55.

Sony HX200V vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX200V and TX55 is 66 and 97 respectively.

Sony HX200V vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX200V and TX55.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX200V to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern HX200V provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Sony HX200V vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX200V vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
MP count good (18MP)
features face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX200V Street photography highlights
Sony TX55 Street photography highlights
51
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (583 grams)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX200V Sports photography features
Sony TX55 Sports photography features
56
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
features tracking focus
great battery (450 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery life (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX200V
Travel photography with Sony TX55
57
great battery (450 per charge)
MP count good (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (583g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
great battery life (250 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX200V as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
great battery (450 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery life (250 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX200V Vlogging details
Sony TX55 Vlogging details
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decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
heavier than others in class (583 grams)
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
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Sony HX200V vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX200V and Sony TX55
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2012-05-11 2011-07-24
Physical type 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 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-810mm (30.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.40 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 583 gr (1.29 lbs) 109 gr (0.24 lbs)
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 Overall 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 450 photos 250 photos
Battery style Battery Pack 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $480 $350