Sony TX55 vs Sony W510

The following is a detailed review of the Sony TX55 and Sony W510, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the TX55 (16MP) and W510 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TX55 was revealed 7 months after the W510 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the TX55 scores against the W510 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The full galleries are available at Sony TX55 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony TX55 enjoys outside measurements 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 W510 has sizing of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Sony TX55 and Sony W510 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TX55 against the W510.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX55 and W510 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX55 and W510.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX55 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent TX55 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.