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Sony HX7V vs Sony TX55

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony HX7V vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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
  • Launched July 2011
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Sony HX7V vs Sony TX55 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Sony HX7V vs Sony TX55, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX7V was released at a similar time to the TX55 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the HX7V scores vs the TX55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony TX55

 HX7V TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony HX7V

 TX55 HX7V 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k921kSharper display (+309k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX7V and Sony TX55

 HX7V TX55 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony HX7V vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony HX7V enjoys outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the HX7V vs the TX55.

Sony HX7V vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HX7V and TX55 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Sony HX7V vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX7V vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HX7V and TX55.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos though you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Sony HX7V vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Sony HX7V vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX7V vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX7V
Portrait photography with Sony TX55
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX7V Street photography factors
Sony TX55 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX7V Sports photography factors
Sony TX55 Sports photography factors
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX7V Travel photography information
Sony TX55 Travel photography information
67
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX7V
Landscape photography with Sony TX55
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX7V Vlogging advice
Sony TX55 Vlogging advice
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
34
really wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Sony HX7V vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX7V and Sony TX55
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7VSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2011-07-24
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech XtraFine LCD XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 208 gr (0.46 pounds) 109 gr (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 - 250 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $499 $350