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Sony TX55 vs Sony W620

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Sony TX55 vs Sony W620 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 W620
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony W620

 TX55 W620 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony TX55

 W620 TX55 

Common features in the Sony TX55 and Sony W620

 TX55 W620 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed 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).

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Sony TX55 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TX55 and W620 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX55 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony TX55 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Sony TX55 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX55 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX55
Portrait photography with Sony W620
36
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX55 Street photography features
Sony W620 Street photography features
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (116g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX55 Sports photography details
Sony W620 Sports photography details
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
32
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX55 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W620 as a Travel photography camera
69
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition in class (116g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX55 Landscape photography info
Sony W620 Landscape photography info
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TX55
Vlogging with Sony W620
34
quite wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Sony TX55 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX55 and Sony W620
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
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