Sony TX55 vs Sony W570
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46 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
25 Overall
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Sony TX55 vs Sony W570 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Sony TX55 vs Sony W570 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The entire galleries are provided at Sony TX55 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony W570
TX55 | W570 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | January 2011 | More recent by 7 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3.3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Clearer screen (+1000k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony TX55
W570 | TX55 |
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Common features in the Sony TX55 and Sony W570
TX55 | W570 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX55 and W570 is 97 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Sony TX55 vs Sony W570 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
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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 |