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Sony TX55 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Sony TX55 vs Sony ZV-1 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 ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Announced May 2020
  • Refreshed by Sony ZV-1 II
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Sony TX55 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Sony TX55 and Sony ZV-1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the TX55 (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is fairly close but the TX55 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The TX55 was brought out 9 years prior to the ZV-1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TX55 scores versus the ZV-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony ZV-1

 TX55 ZV-1 
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k922kSharper display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony TX55

 ZV-1 TX55 
AnnouncedMay 2020July 2011More recent by 107 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony TX55 and Sony ZV-1

 TX55 ZV-1 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony TX55 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account 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) and the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the TX55 versus the ZV-1.

Sony TX55 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TX55 and ZV-1 is 97 and 88 respectively.

Sony TX55 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX55 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX55 and ZV-1.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TX55 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony ZV-1 will result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older TX55 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony TX55 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Sony TX55 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX55 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX55 Portrait photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography highlights
36
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX55
Street photography with Sony ZV-1
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
85
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
lighter than competition (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony TX55
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
great battery pack (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
71
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
low battery pack (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX55 Travel photography info
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography info
69
great battery pack (250 shots)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
81
lighter than competition (294g)
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
low battery pack (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX55 Landscape photography details
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography details
50
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
70
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery pack (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TX55
Vlogging with Sony ZV-1
34
relatively wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
86
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic support
lighter than competition (294g)
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Sony TX55 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX55 and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55Sony ZV-1
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 Sony ZV-1
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-24 2020-05-27
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology XtraFine OLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 109g (0.24 lbs) 294g (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 260 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $350 $750