Sony HX90V vs Sony TX55

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sony HX90V vs Sony TX55, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the HX90V (18MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX90V was brought out 3 years later than the TX55 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the HX90V scores against the TX55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX90V Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony HX90V comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the HX90V vs the TX55.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX90V and TX55 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX90V and TX55.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony HX90V to give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger HX90V will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.