Sony TX55 vs Sony W620
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Sony TX55 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced January 2012
Sony TX55 vs Sony W620 Overview
The following is a extended assessment of the Sony TX55 vs Sony W620, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the TX55 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TX55 was introduced 5 months prior to the W620 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TX55 grades against the W620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony TX55 vs Sony W620 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are available at Sony TX55 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony W620
TX55 | W620 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3.3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony TX55
W620 | TX55 |
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Common features in the Sony TX55 and Sony W620
TX55 | W620 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | January 2012 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Sony TX55 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony TX55 features physical 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) while the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Sony TX55 vs Sony W620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TX55 versus the W620.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TX55 and W620 is 97 and 96 respectively.
Sony TX55 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX55 and W620.
Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX55 to resolve more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively.
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Sony TX55 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-07-24 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | XtraFine OLED display | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
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) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 shots | 220 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $350 | $102 |