Sony TX55 vs Sony W330

The following is a complete assessment of the Sony TX55 vs Sony W330, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the TX55 (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TX55 was manufactured 19 months after the W330 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TX55 grades vs the W330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony TX55 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony TX55 features physical dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Sony TX55 vs Sony W330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TX55 compared to the W330.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TX55 and W330 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX55 and W330.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony TX55 to render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger TX55 should have an edge in sensor technology.