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Sony RX1 vs Sony TX55

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony RX1 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Revealed February 2013
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Sony RX1 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Sony RX1 versus Sony TX55, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the RX1 (24MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the RX1 (Full frame) and TX55 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The RX1 was launched 20 months after the TX55 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the RX1 matches up against the TX55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony TX55

 RX1 TX55 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013July 2011More modern by 20 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony RX1

 TX55 RX1 
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k1229kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony RX1 and Sony TX55

 RX1 TX55 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Sony RX1 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony RX1 provides exterior measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst 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 consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the RX1 and the TX55.

Sony RX1 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX1 and TX55 is 79 and 97 respectively.

Sony RX1 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the RX1 and TX55.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The RX1 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony RX1 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern RX1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony RX1 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony RX1
Portrait photography with Sony TX55
82
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
36
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony RX1
Street photography with Sony TX55
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (482 grams)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1 Sports photography details
Sony TX55 Sports photography details
53
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (270 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery life (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1 Travel photography information
Sony TX55 Travel photography information
62
decent MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery (270 shots)
heavier than average (482g)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
good battery life (250 per charge)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX55 Landscape photography advice
65
focusing manually
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (270 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery life (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1 Vlogging features
Sony TX55 Vlogging features
34
fast max aperture (f2.0)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (482 grams)
34
relatively wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Sony RX1 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1 and Sony TX55
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-02-19 2011-07-24
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-22.0 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 1,229k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Xtra FineTFT LCD XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 482g (1.06 lbs) 109g (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 93 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2534 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 shots 250 shots
Form 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $2,798 $350