Sony HX10V vs Sony TX5

The following is a extensive overview of the Sony HX10V versus Sony TX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the HX10V (18MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the HX10V (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") posses different sensor sizes.

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The HX10V was brought out 2 years after the TX5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the HX10V scores versus the TX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX10V Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony HX10V features external measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the HX10V compared to the TX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX10V and TX5 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HX10V and TX5.

Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HX10V featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX10V will show more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher HX10V should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.