Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V was introduced in January 2011 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 was introduced in July 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V has a 3.50" screen with 1,229k dot resolution and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V features a 16.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 125 - 3,200. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 features a 14 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Cameras are equipped with BIONZ processor.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

Built-in GPS on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V has an HDMI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 has a Type C HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 come with NP-BN1 battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V, and up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 can shoot continuously up to 1.1 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 4.00 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V and 3.80 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550..

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V body has dimensions of 97 x 59 x 18 mm (3.82 x 2.32 x 0.71") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 body has dimensions of 94 x 56 x 19 mm (3.7 x 2.2 x 0.75"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V weighs 147 g (0.32 lb / 5.19 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 weighs 110 g (0.24 lb / 3.88 oz).

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

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59 mm

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56 mm

59 mm

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