Sony S2100 vs Sony TX55

Following is a extended analysis of the Sony S2100 vs Sony TX55, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the S2100 (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2100 was announced 18 months earlier than the TX55 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S2100 scores against the TX55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The whole galleries are provided at Sony S2100 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony S2100 has exterior measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S2100 versus the TX55.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S2100 and TX55 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S2100 and TX55.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony TX55 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged S2100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.