Sony TX1 vs Sony TX55

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony TX1 and Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras and both are offered by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the TX1 (10MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the TX1 (1/2.4") and TX55 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The TX1 was introduced 23 months prior to the TX55 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the TX1 scores vs the TX55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony TX1 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony TX1 provides physical measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Sony TX1 and Sony TX55 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TX1 vs the TX55.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TX1 and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX1 and TX55.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TX1 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony TX55 will produce more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older TX1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.