Sony S930 vs Sony TX55

Below, we will be reviewing the Sony S930 versus Sony TX55, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S930 (10MP) and TX55 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S930 was announced 3 years prior to the TX55 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony S930 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S930 matches up against the TX55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The whole galleries are available at Sony S930 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony S930 features exterior dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Sony S930 versus Sony TX55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S930 against the TX55.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S930 and TX55 is 94 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S930 and TX55.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony TX55 to show more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged S930 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.