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Sony TX55 vs Sony W310

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony TX55 vs Sony W310 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
  • Released July 2011
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Sony TX55 vs Sony W310 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Sony TX55 and Sony W310, both Ultracompact cameras and both are offered by Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the TX55 (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TX55 was introduced 19 months after the W310 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the TX55 scores versus the W310 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony W310

 TX55 W310 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony TX55

 W310 TX55 

Common features in the Sony TX55 and Sony W310

 TX55 W310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony TX55 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX55 has got outside measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TX55 and the W310.

Sony TX55 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TX55 and W310 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX55 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX55 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TX55 and W310.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony TX55 to produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger TX55 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Sony TX55 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Sony TX55 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX55 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX55 Portrait photography information
Sony W310 Portrait photography information
36
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX55 Street photography advice
Sony W310 Street photography advice
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX55 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W310 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX55 Travel photography features
Sony W310 Travel photography features
69
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX55 Landscape photography information
Sony W310 Landscape photography information
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX55 Vlogging info
Sony W310 Vlogging info
34
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Sony TX55 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX55 and Sony W310
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-07-24 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech XtraFine OLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 109 grams (0.24 lbs) 137 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $350 $150