Sony TX1 vs Sony W550

Its time to look more closely at the Sony TX1 vs Sony W550, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are produced by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TX1 (10MP) and W550 (14MP) and the TX1 (1/2.4") and W550 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TX1 was unveiled 23 months earlier than the W550 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TX1 grades vs the W550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The full galleries are provided at Sony TX1 Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony TX1 features physical measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Sony TX1 vs Sony W550 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the TX1 compared to the W550.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX1 and W550 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX1 and W550.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TX1 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony W550 will give greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older TX1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.