Sony TX55 vs Sony WX300
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Sony TX55 vs Sony WX300 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
- Revealed July 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Announced February 2013
- Renewed by Sony WX350
Sony TX55 vs Sony WX300 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Sony TX55 and Sony WX300, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the TX55 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TX55 was launched 19 months earlier than the WX300 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TX55 grades versus the WX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony TX55 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are provided at Sony TX55 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony WX300
TX55 | WX300 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 460k | Clearer screen (+770k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony TX55
WX300 | TX55 | |||
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Announced | February 2013 | July 2011 | More modern by 19 months |
Common features in the Sony TX55 and Sony WX300
TX55 | WX300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Sony TX55 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony TX55 has got external measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony TX55 and Sony WX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TX55 and the WX300.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TX55 and WX300 is 97 and 94 respectively.
Sony TX55 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TX55 and WX300.
To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX300 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged TX55 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Sony TX55 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony TX55 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-07-24 | 2013-02-20 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.8 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | XtraFine OLED display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m | 4.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 109 gr (0.24 lb) | 166 gr (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BN | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $350 | $330 |