Sony TX55 vs Sony TX7

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Sony TX55 and Sony TX7, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the TX55 (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the TX55 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") boast different sensor size.

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The TX55 was brought out 19 months after the TX7 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TX55 grades versus the TX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are available at Sony TX55 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Sony TX55 enjoys physical measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Sony TX55 and Sony TX7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TX55 and the TX7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX55 and TX7 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX55 and TX7.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TX55 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony TX55 will result in greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern TX55 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.