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Sony TX55 vs Sony WX500

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Sony TX55 vs Sony WX500 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
  • Launched July 2011
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Old Model is Sony WX350
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Sony TX55 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Sony TX55 vs Sony WX500, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the TX55 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TX55 was brought out 4 years prior to the WX500 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TX55 matches up vs the WX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony WX500

 TX55 WX500 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k921kClearer screen (+309k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sony TX55

 WX500 TX55 
RevealedApril 2015July 2011More modern by 45 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sony TX55 and Sony WX500

 TX55 WX500 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony TX55 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony TX55 comes with 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 WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TX55 against the WX500.

Sony TX55 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX55 and WX500 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Sony TX55 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX55 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX55 and WX500.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony WX500 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TX55 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony TX55 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Sony TX55 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX55 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX55 Portrait photography information
Sony WX500 Portrait photography information
36
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
MP count good (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TX55 Street photography features
Sony WX500 Street photography features
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (236 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX55 Sports photography factors
Sony WX500 Sports photography factors
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (360 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TX55
Travel photography with Sony WX500
69
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
great battery power (360 shots)
lighter than others (236 grams)
MP count good (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX55 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX500 Landscape photography factors
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
great battery power (360 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX55 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX500 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
35
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (236 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Sony TX55 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX55 and Sony WX500
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-24 2015-04-14
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
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 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech XtraFine OLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 grams (0.24 lb) 236 grams (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 pictures 360 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $350 $348