Sony QX100 vs Sony TX55

Here is a thorough analysis of the Sony QX100 versus Sony TX55, former being a Lens-style while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the QX100 (20MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the QX100 (1") and TX55 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The QX100 was revealed 2 years later than the TX55 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the QX100 grades against the TX55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are provided at Sony QX100 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony QX100 has exterior dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the QX100 and the TX55.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the QX100 and TX55 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the QX100 and TX55.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The QX100 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony QX100 will provide more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer QX100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.