Sony TX55 vs Sony ZV-1

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 and Sony ZV-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony TX55 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

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).

Compare the Sony TX55 and Sony ZV-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.