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Sony TX55 vs Sony WX10

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sony TX55 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Sony TX55 vs Sony WX10 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sony TX55 versus Sony WX10, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the TX55 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TX55 was launched 7 months after the WX10 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TX55 scores against the WX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony WX10

 TX55 WX10 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months
Screen dimensions3.3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1230k460kCrisper screen (+770k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony TX55

 WX10 TX55 

Common features in the Sony TX55 and Sony WX10

 TX55 WX10 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony TX55 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Sony TX55 comes with external dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Sony TX55 versus Sony WX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TX55 and the WX10.

Sony TX55 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX55 and WX10 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Sony TX55 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX55 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TX55 and WX10.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photos though you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher TX55 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony TX55 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sony TX55 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX55 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX55 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Portrait photography camera
36
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX55 Street photography features
Sony WX10 Street photography features
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX55 Sports photography details
Sony WX10 Sports photography details
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX55 Travel photography details
Sony WX10 Travel photography details
69
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX55 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery (250 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX55 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX10 Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Sony TX55 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX55 and Sony WX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-07-24 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.3 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 1,230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology XtraFine OLED display Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 109 gr (0.24 pounds) 161 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $350 $200