Sony TX55 vs Sony WX70

Its time to look more closely at the Sony TX55 vs Sony WX70, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX55 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TX55 was announced 6 months prior to the WX70 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TX55 matches up against the WX70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are provided at Sony TX55 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony TX55 comes with physical dimensions 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 WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Sony TX55 vs Sony WX70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the TX55 versus the WX70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX55 and WX70 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TX55 and WX70.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration.