Sony TX55 vs Sony W810

Below is a extended analysis of the Sony TX55 vs Sony W810, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both designed by Sony. The image resolution of the TX55 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TX55 was announced 3 years before the W810 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TX55 matches up vs the W810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The whole galleries are provided at Sony TX55 Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Sony TX55 offers exterior measurements 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 W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TX55 and the W810.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TX55 and W810 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TX55 and W810.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W810 to give you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older TX55 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.