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Sony TX55 vs Sony W570

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Sony TX55 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • 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 W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sony TX55 vs Sony W570 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Sony TX55 vs Sony W570, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are created by Sony. The image resolution of the TX55 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TX55 was manufactured 7 months later than the W570 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TX55 grades against the W570 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony W570

 TX55 W570 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2011More recent by 7 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony TX55

 W570 TX55 

Common features in the Sony TX55 and Sony W570

 TX55 W570 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony TX55 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony TX55 features 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 W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Sony TX55 vs Sony W570 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TX55 vs the W570.

Sony TX55 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX55 and W570 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX55 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX55 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX55 and W570.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger TX55 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Sony TX55 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Sony TX55 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX55 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX55 Portrait photography information
Sony W570 Portrait photography information
36
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TX55 Street photography information
Sony W570 Street photography information
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX55 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W570 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX55 Travel photography factors
Sony W570 Travel photography factors
69
better than average battery power (250 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX55 Landscape photography info
Sony W570 Landscape photography info
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
38
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX55 Vlogging factors
Sony W570 Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
29
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Sony TX55 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX55 and Sony W570
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-24 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech XtraFine OLED display Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 109 gr (0.24 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $350 $159