Sony TX200V vs Sony W550
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Sony TX200V vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Launched July 2011
Sony TX200V vs Sony W550 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Sony TX200V versus Sony W550, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the TX200V (18MP) and W550 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TX200V was revealed 7 months after the W550 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TX200V matches up versus the W550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony TX200V vs Sony W550 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The full galleries are provided at Sony TX200V Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony W550
TX200V | W550 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | July 2011 | Newer by 7 months | |
Display size | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Sharper display (+1000k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Sony TX200V
W550 | TX200V |
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Common features in the Sony TX200V and Sony W550
TX200V | W550 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Sony TX200V vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony TX200V features external measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W550 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
See the Sony TX200V versus Sony W550 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TX200V vs the W550.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TX200V and W550 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Sony TX200V vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TX200V and W550.
As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony TX200V to show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger TX200V provides an advantage in sensor technology.
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Sony TX200V vs Sony W550 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2012-01-30 | 2011-07-24 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | BIONZ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 18 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 129 grams (0.28 pounds) | 110 grams (0.24 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 | 220 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BN | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | - |
Pricing at release | $500 | $119 |