Sony TX55 vs Sony W290
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Sony TX55 vs Sony W290 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed July 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
Sony TX55 vs Sony W290 Overview
Following is a in depth assessment of the Sony TX55 vs Sony W290, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the TX55 (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TX55 was released 2 years after the W290 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TX55 grades versus the W290 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony TX55 vs Sony W290 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are provided at Sony TX55 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony W290
TX55 | W290 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | February 2009 | More modern by 30 months | |
Screen size | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Sony TX55
W290 | TX55 |
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Common features in the Sony TX55 and Sony W290
TX55 | W290 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Sony TX55 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony TX55 features outside dimensions 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 W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Sony TX55 vs Sony W290 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TX55 and the W290.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX55 and W290 is 97 and 94 respectively.
Sony TX55 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TX55 and W290.
To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony TX55 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TX55 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Sony TX55 vs Sony W290 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-07-24 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | XtraFine OLED display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 109 gr (0.24 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 250 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BN | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $350 | $230 |