Sony TX55 vs Sony WX80

Following is a extended analysis of the Sony TX55 vs Sony WX80, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX55 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TX55 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the WX80 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TX55 scores against the WX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are available at Sony TX55 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony TX55 enjoys 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) while the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Sony TX55 vs Sony WX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TX55 against the WX80.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TX55 and WX80 is 97 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX55 and WX80.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged TX55 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.