Sony HX400V vs Sony TX55

Here, we are contrasting the Sony HX400V vs Sony TX55, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the HX400V (20MP) and TX55 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX400V was revealed 2 years after the TX55 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the HX400V grades vs the TX55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX400V Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony HX400V provides outer dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX400V vs Sony TX55 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the HX400V and the TX55.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX400V and TX55 is 62 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX400V and TX55.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX400V to offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer HX400V is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.