Sony HX20V vs Sony TX55

Here is a in-depth overview of the Sony HX20V vs Sony TX55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. The image resolution of the HX20V (18MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX20V was revealed 13 months later than the TX55 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the HX20V matches up vs the TX55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are available at Sony HX20V Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony HX20V provides physical measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has proportions 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 HX20V vs Sony TX55 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the HX20V vs the TX55.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HX20V and TX55 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HX20V and TX55.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX20V to render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger HX20V is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.