Sony TX55 vs Sony W650
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Sony TX55 vs Sony W650 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
- Introduced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
Sony TX55 vs Sony W650 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Sony TX55 versus Sony W650, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX55 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TX55 was manufactured 5 months before the W650 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W650 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the TX55 matches up against the W650 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony TX55 vs Sony W650 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are available at Sony TX55 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony W650
TX55 | W650 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Sony TX55
W650 | TX55 |
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Common features in the Sony TX55 and Sony W650
TX55 | W650 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | January 2012 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Sony TX55 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony TX55 offers outside dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Sony TX55 versus Sony W650 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TX55 against the W650.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TX55 and W650 is 97 and 96 respectively.
Sony TX55 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX55 and W650.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images however you should really take the release date of the cameras into account.
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Sony TX55 vs Sony W650 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | XtraFine OLED display | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 109 grams (0.24 lbs) | 124 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 220 pictures |
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 | ||
Type of storage | 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 cost | $350 | $140 |