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Sony TX55 vs Sony W350

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony TX55 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Sony TX55 vs Sony W350 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Sony TX55 vs Sony W350, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX55 (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TX55 was revealed 19 months later than the W350 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TX55 grades versus the W350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony W350

 TX55 W350 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony TX55

 W350 TX55 

Common features in the Sony TX55 and Sony W350

 TX55 W350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony TX55 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony TX55 enjoys 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 W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TX55 vs the W350.

Sony TX55 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TX55 and W350 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Sony TX55 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX55 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX55 and W350.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony TX55 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TX55 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Sony TX55 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Sony TX55 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX55 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX55 Portrait photography factors
Sony W350 Portrait photography factors
36
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX55
Street photography with Sony W350
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX55
Sports photography with Sony W350
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery life (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TX55
Travel photography with Sony W350
69
good battery life (250 shots)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX55 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W350 as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery life (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
38
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX55 Vlogging factors
Sony W350 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
29
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Sony TX55 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX55 and Sony W350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-07-24 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech XtraFine OLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
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
Supported 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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 109g (0.24 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $350 $200