Sony TF1 vs Sony TX55

The following is a complete overview of the Sony TF1 versus Sony TX55, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the TF1 (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TF1 was released 24 months after the TX55 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TF1 scores versus the TX55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are provided at Sony TF1 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Sony TF1 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TF1 and the TX55.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TF1 and TX55 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TF1 and TX55.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern TF1 should have a benefit in sensor tech.