Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Released in 2011, Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 109 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W190
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-TX5528 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-W190- Area ratio
- 1.03:1
- Absolute difference
- 1 mm²
- Relative difference
- 2.6%
The Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Cyber-shot DSC-TX55MetricCyber-shot DSC-W190
16 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.51 µm
1.78 µm²Pixel area2.29 µm²
56.22 MP/cm²Pixel density43.64 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
109 gWeight—
Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo, SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageMemory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Lithium-Ion NP-BN battery Li-ion batteryBattery—
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 has the larger sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-W190 has the lighter body. The Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 has the higher effective resolution. The Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-W190
Released in 2009, Cyber-shot DSC-W190 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.