Sony TX55 vs Sony W370

Below is a extensive review of the Sony TX55 vs Sony W370, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the TX55 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TX55 was released 19 months later than the W370 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TX55 matches up against the W370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony TX55 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony TX55 has got exterior measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TX55 and the W370.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TX55 and W370 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TX55 and W370.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony TX55 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern TX55 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.