Sony HX400V vs Sony TX55
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Sony HX400V vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Announced February 2014
- Previous Model is Sony HX300
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Introduced July 2011
Sony HX400V vs Sony TX55 Overview
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Sony HX400V vs Sony TX55 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony TX55
HX400V | TX55 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | July 2011 | More modern by 32 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony HX400V
TX55 | HX400V | |||
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Display size | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 921k | Clearer display (+309k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX400V and Sony TX55
HX400V | TX55 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Sony HX400V vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony HX400V vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
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.
Sony HX400V vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX400V vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2014-02-12 | 2011-07-24 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.3 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3.3" |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 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 jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 660g (1.46 pounds) | 109g (0.24 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") | 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 | 300 photographs | 250 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) | 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 |
Launch price | $448 | $350 |