Sony TX55 vs Sony WX150

Lets take a deeper look at the Sony TX55 versus Sony WX150, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the TX55 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TX55 was manufactured 7 months prior to the WX150 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TX55 grades versus the WX150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony TX55 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony TX55 offers outer dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony TX55 versus Sony WX150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the TX55 compared to the WX150.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX55 and WX150 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX55 and WX150.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony WX150 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older TX55 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.