Sony HX30V vs Sony TX55

On this page, we will be contrasting the Sony HX30V versus Sony TX55, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the HX30V (18MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX30V was manufactured 8 months after the TX55 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the HX30V scores against the TX55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX30V Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Sony HX30V comes with exterior 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) and 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the HX30V against the TX55.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HX30V and TX55 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX30V and TX55.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX30V to offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer HX30V is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.