Sony TX55 vs Sony W730

Below, we will be evaluating the Sony TX55 vs Sony W730, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX55 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TX55 was brought out 17 months earlier than the W730 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the TX55 grades vs the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are available at Sony TX55 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony TX55 enjoys physical measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Sony TX55 vs Sony W730 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the TX55 compared to the W730.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TX55 and W730 is 97 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TX55 and W730.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged TX55 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.