Sony TX55 vs Sony W610
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Sony TX55 vs Sony W610 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
- Revealed July 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
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Lets look more closely at the Sony TX55 and Sony W610, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX55 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TX55 was released 5 months before the W610 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TX55 scores versus the W610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony TX55 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony W610
| TX55 | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3.3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+1000k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony TX55
| W610 | TX55 |
|---|
Common features in the Sony TX55 and Sony W610
| TX55 | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2011 |  | January 2012 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Sony TX55 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony TX55 has got outside measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Sony TX55 and Sony W610 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TX55 versus the W610.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TX55 and W610 is 97 and 97 respectively.
Sony TX55 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TX55 and W610.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TX55 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively.
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Sony TX55 vs Sony W610 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-07-24 | 2012-01-10 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | BIONZ | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3.3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | XtraFine OLED display | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.70 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 109 gr (0.24 lbs) | 113 gr (0.25 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photos | 250 photos |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-BN | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $350 | $200 |
