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Sony TX55 vs Sony WX220

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Sony TX55 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Released July 2011
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Sony TX55 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Sony TX55 and Sony WX220, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the TX55 (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TX55 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the WX220 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TX55 grades vs the WX220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony WX220

 TX55 WX220 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k460kSharper display (+770k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony TX55

 WX220 TX55 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2011More modern by 31 months

Common features in the Sony TX55 and Sony WX220

 TX55 WX220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony TX55 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. 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 WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the TX55 against the WX220.

Sony TX55 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TX55 and WX220 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX55 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX55 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX55 and WX220.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX220 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged TX55 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony TX55 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Sony TX55 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX55 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX55 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Portrait photography camera
36
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TX55 Street photography features
Sony WX220 Street photography features
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX55
Sports photography with Sony WX220
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
great battery power (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX55 Travel photography factors
Sony WX220 Travel photography factors
69
great battery power (250 shots)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX55 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
great battery power (250 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
44
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TX55
Vlogging with Sony WX220
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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Sony TX55 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX55 and Sony WX220
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-07-24 2014-02-12
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
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 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech XtraFine OLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 109g (0.24 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 shots 210 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $350 $198