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Sony HX50V vs Sony TX55

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony HX50V vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Older Model is Sony HX30V
Sony TX55
(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
  • Released July 2011
Photography Glossary

Sony HX50V vs Sony TX55 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Sony HX50V vs Sony TX55, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the HX50V (20MP) and TX55 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX50V was unveiled 22 months later than the TX55 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the HX50V matches up against the TX55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony TX55

 HX50V TX55 
ReleasedApril 2013July 2011Fresher by 22 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony HX50V

 TX55 HX50V 
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k921kCrisper display (+309k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX50V and Sony TX55

 HX50V TX55 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony HX50V vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Sony HX50V has got outside measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the HX50V compared to the TX55.

Sony HX50V vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX50V and TX55 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Sony HX50V vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX50V vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HX50V and TX55.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX50V to show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more modern HX50V will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony HX50V vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Sony HX50V vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX50V vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX50V Portrait photography advice
Sony TX55 Portrait photography advice
51
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX50V Street photography info
Sony TX55 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (272 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX50V Sports photography features
Sony TX55 Sports photography features
58
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery life (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX50V Travel photography advice
Sony TX55 Travel photography advice
71
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
lighter than competitors (272g)
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
69
good battery life (250 shots)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX50V as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery life (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX50V Vlogging features
Sony TX55 Vlogging features
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (272g)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
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Sony HX50V vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX50V and Sony TX55
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50VSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-04-24 2011-07-24
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 2920 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5 - 6.3 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology XtraFine LCD display XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 272 grams (0.60 lb) 109 grams (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 250 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $439 $350