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Sony TX55 vs Sony W810

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony TX55 vs Sony W810 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 W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Sony TX55 vs Sony W810 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony W810

 TX55 W810 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimensions3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony TX55

 W810 TX55 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2011More recent by 29 months

Common features in the Sony TX55 and Sony W810

 TX55 W810 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony TX55 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Sony TX55 vs Sony W810 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony TX55 vs Sony W810 size comparison

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

Sony TX55 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX55 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony TX55 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Sony TX55 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX55 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX55
Portrait photography with Sony W810
36
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
megapixel count decent (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TX55 as a Street photography camera
Sony W810 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX55 Sports photography advice
Sony W810 Sports photography advice
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX55 Travel photography factors
Sony W810 Travel photography factors
69
good battery (250 shots)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX55 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W810 as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX55 Vlogging details
Sony W810 Vlogging details
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
32
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Sony TX55 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX55 and Sony W810
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-07-24 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech XtraFine OLED display Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 pounds) 111 gr (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" 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 photos 200 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $350 $100