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Sony TX100V vs Sony TX55

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony TX100V vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Sony TX100V vs Sony TX55 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Sony TX100V vs Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the TX100V (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TX100V was manufactured 6 months prior to the TX55 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the TX100V matches up versus the TX55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony TX55

 TX100V TX55 
Display dimensions3.5"3.3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony TX100V

 TX55 TX100V 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution1230k1229kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony TX100V and Sony TX55

 TX100V TX55 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony TX100V vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony TX100V offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has sizing 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 TX100V vs Sony TX55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TX100V compared to the TX55.

Sony TX100V vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX100V and TX55 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Sony TX100V vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX100V vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TX100V and TX55.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of images however you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Sony TX100V vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Sony TX100V vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX100V vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX100V Portrait photography information
Sony TX55 Portrait photography information
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX100V
Street photography with Sony TX55
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX100V Sports photography advice
Sony TX55 Sports photography advice
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TX100V
Travel photography with Sony TX55
65
supports focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (147g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX100V as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Landscape photography camera
43
rather wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
50
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (250 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX100V Vlogging factors
Sony TX55 Vlogging factors
32
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (147g)
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
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Sony TX100V vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX100V and Sony TX55
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2011-07-24
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3.3 inch
Display resolution 1,229k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lb) 109 grams (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $380 $350