Sony HX5 vs Sony TX10

Below, we will be looking at the Sony HX5 and Sony TX10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the HX5 (10MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the HX5 (1/2.4") and TX10 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The HX5 was brought out 14 months prior to the TX10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the HX5 matches up versus the TX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX5 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony HX5 provides physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Sony HX5 and Sony TX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the HX5 and the TX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX5 and TX10 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX5 and TX10.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HX5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony TX10 will deliver more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older HX5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.