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Sony TX55 vs Sony W230

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Sony TX55 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

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
  • Launched July 2011
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
Photography Glossary

Sony TX55 vs Sony W230 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony TX55 and Sony W230, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the TX55 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TX55 was unveiled 2 years after the W230 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TX55 grades against the W230 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony W230

 TX55 W230 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2009Newer by 30 months
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony TX55

 W230 TX55 

Common features in the Sony TX55 and Sony W230

 TX55 W230 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony TX55 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony TX55 has exterior measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony W230 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Sony TX55 and Sony W230 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TX55 vs the W230.

Sony TX55 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TX55 and W230 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Sony TX55 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX55 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TX55 and W230.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TX55 to show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger TX55 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Sony TX55 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Sony TX55 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX55 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX55 Portrait photography information
Sony W230 Portrait photography information
36
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX55
Street photography with Sony W230
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX55 Sports photography features
Sony W230 Sports photography features
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery life (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX55 Travel photography details
Sony W230 Travel photography details
69
good battery life (250 per charge)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX55 Landscape photography advice
Sony W230 Landscape photography advice
50
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery life (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
36
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TX55
Vlogging with Sony W230
34
fairly wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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Sony TX55 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX55 and Sony W230
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-24 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology XtraFine OLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 109 gr (0.24 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $350 $180