Sony HX5 vs Sony TX55

Below, we are analyzing the Sony HX5 versus Sony TX55, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the HX5 (10MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the HX5 (1/2.4") and TX55 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The HX5 was unveiled 13 months prior to the TX55 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the HX5 matches up against the TX55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX5 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Sony HX5 comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst 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).

Check the Sony HX5 versus Sony TX55 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the HX5 and the TX55.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the HX5 and TX55 is 92 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HX5 and TX55.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HX5 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony TX55 will offer you more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older HX5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.