Sony TX55 vs Sony WX5

Here, we are analyzing the Sony TX55 and Sony WX5, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the TX55 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TX55 was unveiled 13 months after the WX5 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the TX55 matches up against the WX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are provided at Sony TX55 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Sony TX55 offers external dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Sony TX55 and Sony WX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TX55 versus the WX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TX55 and WX5 is 97 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX55 and WX5.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TX55 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TX55 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.