Sony HX50V vs Sony TX5

Let's look a bit more closely at the Sony HX50V vs Sony TX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the HX50V (20MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the HX50V (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor size.

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The HX50V was released 3 years after the TX5 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the HX50V scores against the TX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX50V Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony HX50V provides external dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX50V vs Sony TX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the HX50V and the TX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HX50V and TX5 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HX50V and TX5.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HX50V featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX50V will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent HX50V will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.