Sony TX55 vs Sony W350
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Sony TX55 vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The full galleries are available at Sony TX55 Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony W350
| TX55 | W350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2011 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 19 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen size | 3.3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Clearer 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 type | Fixed |  | 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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TX55 and W350 is 97 and 97 respectively.
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.
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Sony TX55 vs Sony W350 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | Sony 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 |