Sony TX55 vs Sony WX220
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Sony TX55 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Sony TX55 vs Sony WX220 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are available at Sony TX55 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony WX220
TX55 | WX220 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 460k | Sharper display (+770k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony TX55
WX220 | TX55 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | July 2011 | More modern by 31 months |
Common features in the Sony TX55 and Sony WX220
TX55 | WX220 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
See the Sony TX55 and Sony WX220 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TX55 and WX220 is 97 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony TX55 vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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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 |