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Sony TX55 vs Sony W530

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony TX55 vs Sony W530 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
  • Launched July 2011
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Sony TX55 vs Sony W530 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Sony TX55 and Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX55 (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TX55 was released 7 months after the W530 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TX55 grades vs the W530 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony W530

 TX55 W530 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Sony TX55

 W530 TX55 

Common features in the Sony TX55 and Sony W530

 TX55 W530 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony TX55 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony TX55 offers outside dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony TX55 and Sony W530 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TX55 versus the W530.

Sony TX55 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX55 and W530 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX55 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX55 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX55 and W530.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony TX55 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern TX55 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony TX55 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Sony TX55 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX55 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX55 Portrait photography details
Sony W530 Portrait photography details
36
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX55
Street photography with Sony W530
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX55 Sports photography factors
Sony W530 Sports photography factors
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery power (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX55 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W530 as a Travel photography camera
69
good battery power (250 shots)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX55 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W530 Landscape photography highlights
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery power (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX55 Vlogging features
Sony W530 Vlogging features
34
pretty wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
26
pretty wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Sony TX55 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX55 and Sony W530
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-24 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech XtraFine OLED display Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 109 gr (0.24 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $350 $269