Sony TX55 vs Sony TX9

The following is a thorough comparison of the Sony TX55 versus Sony TX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are designed by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the TX55 (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TX55 was released 13 months after the TX9 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TX55 grades against the TX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony TX55 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony TX55 has outer measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TX55 against the TX9.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TX55 and TX9 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX55 and TX9.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX55 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TX55 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.