Sony TX200V vs Sony TX55

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony TX200V Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

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.

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

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.