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Sony TX55 vs Sony WX300

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Sony TX55 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Revealed July 2011
Sony WX300
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony WX300

 TX55 WX300 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k460kClearer screen (+770k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony TX55

 WX300 TX55 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013July 2011More modern by 19 months

Common features in the Sony TX55 and Sony WX300

 TX55 WX300 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony TX55 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TX55 and WX300 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Sony TX55 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony TX55 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX55 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX55 Portrait photography information
Sony WX300 Portrait photography information
36
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
good MP (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TX55 Street photography features
Sony WX300 Street photography features
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (166 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX55 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX300 Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery power (250 shots)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX55 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX300 Travel photography highlights
69
great battery power (250 shots)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than average in class (166g)
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX55 Landscape photography details
Sony WX300 Landscape photography details
50
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery power (250 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
44
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TX55
Vlogging with Sony WX300
34
quite wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (166 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Sony TX55 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX55 and Sony WX300
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
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