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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony TX55

Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Released June 2018
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100 V
  • New Model is Sony RX100 VII
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 RX100 VI vs Sony TX55 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Sony RX100 VI versus Sony TX55, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the RX100 VI (20MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the RX100 VI (1") and TX55 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 VI was brought out 6 years later than the TX55 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the RX100 VI grades against the TX55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony TX55

 RX100 VI TX55 
ReleasedJune 2018July 2011Fresher by 84 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony RX100 VI

 TX55 RX100 VI 
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k1229kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony RX100 VI and Sony TX55

 RX100 VI TX55 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Sony RX100 VI has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the RX100 VI vs the TX55.

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VI and TX55 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 VI and TX55.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The RX100 VI because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher RX100 VI should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 VI Portrait photography advice
Sony TX55 Portrait photography advice
66
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
36
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony RX100 VI
Street photography with Sony TX55
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
lighter than competition (301g)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 VI Sports photography factors
Sony TX55 Sports photography factors
70
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high max fps (24.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
low battery life (240 per charge)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery life (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony RX100 VI
Travel photography with Sony TX55
77
lighter than competition (301 grams)
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
low battery life (240 per charge)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
good battery life (250 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography info
Sony TX55 Landscape photography info
65
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low battery life (240 shots)
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery life (250 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 VI as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX55 as a Vlogging camera
77
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (301g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing external mic port
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 VI and Sony TX55
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VISony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2018-06-05 2011-07-24
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 315 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-200mm (8.3x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 1,229k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 24.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 301g (0.66 lb) 109g (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 images 250 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Launch price $1,198 $350