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Sony TX200V vs Sony TX55

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Sony TX200V vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Revealed July 2011
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Sony TX200V vs Sony TX55 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony TX200V and Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX200V (18MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TX200V was announced 7 months after the TX55 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the TX200V matches up against the TX55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony TX55

 TX200V TX55 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2011More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony TX200V

 TX55 TX200V 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Sony TX200V and Sony TX55

 TX200V TX55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3.3"3.3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution1230k1230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony TX200V vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX200V enjoys outer measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has dimensions 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TX200V against the TX55.

Sony TX200V vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX200V and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sony TX200V vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX200V vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX200V and TX55.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TX200V to give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger TX200V provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Sony TX200V vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Sony TX200V vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX200V vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX200V Portrait photography information
Sony TX55 Portrait photography information
36
MP count good (18MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TX200V Street photography info
Sony TX55 Street photography info
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX200V Sports photography highlights
Sony TX55 Sports photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX200V Travel photography details
Sony TX55 Travel photography details
71
environment proof
has focus by touch
MP count good (18MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
better than average battery (250 shots)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX200V as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Landscape photography camera
47
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery (250 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TX200V
Vlogging with Sony TX55
35
quite wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
34
pretty wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Sony TX200V vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX200V and Sony TX55
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-30 2011-07-24
Physical type 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 18MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.3 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 1,230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129g (0.28 lb) 109g (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 images 250 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN 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 Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Launch cost $500 $350