Sony TX55 vs Sony W710

In this article, we will be matching up the Sony TX55 vs Sony W710, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the TX55 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TX55 was announced 17 months before the W710 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TX55 grades versus the W710 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The whole galleries are provided at Sony TX55 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX55 offers outer dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Sony TX55 vs Sony W710 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TX55 and the W710.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TX55 and W710 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX55 and W710.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged TX55 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.